Helping Students with Money Matters
Checklist Items Before Taking Out A Private Loan
If you have questions about your particular situation, our peer mentors are all happy to sit down with you during office hours or an appointment.
Methods for Money-Wise Meal Prep: Cooking for College Students
By Kimble Schiller If you search up “how to grocery shop as a college student”, you’ll find endless grocery lists posted for your benefit. These are great references to avoid becoming overwhelmed by confusion and existential dread in the middle of Publix’s daunting halls. Lists are a great tool to moderate your spending, as they…
Buy Now, Pay Later: The College Student Trap
That does not mean buy now, pay later is inherently evil. If you already have the money and are simply using the service to spread out a payment, it can be convenient. The problem begins when it becomes a way to afford something that you could not actually afford in the first place.
The Budget Guide to Upperclassman Living at Emory
The transition from the underclassman to the off-campus (or Clarimont) lifestyle has many upsides—bigger rooms, a kitchen, a pool, and a more adult way of living—but there are many large (and expensive) changes that are coming your way. You may be furnishing your new apartment or figuring out how to make a grocery list for…
My Wallet vs. Inflation: A College Survival Guide
At the end of the day, college budgeting is about being aware and intentional with your money, especially when prices continue to rise. While inflation may feel out of your control, how you respond to it isn’t.
When Money Grows on Trees: Applying for Scholarships
Usually, you have to work for money, but sometimes you don’t. College might be the last time in your life where you can get rewarded just for being there, and every student should know that.
Betting Your Future: Why Sports Betting is Bad Personal Finance
Instead of packing your bags and flying across the country to Las Vegas, the wonder of sports betting today is as easy as firing up your mobile device and tapping a button. But it was not always that easy. Deregulation has exploded the market in the wake of the 2018 Supreme Court ruling striking down…
Student Loans, Wage Garnishment, and What Borrowers Need to know in 2026
Federal student loan collections were scheduled to resume in early 2026, including wage garnishment for borrowers in default. While those actions are currently paused again, the pause is temporary. The government’s authority to collect has not gone away. Borrowers who use this window to understand their loan status, avoid default, or resolve existing defaults will…
Cancel Those Subscriptions… Here’s what your Emory ID can get you for Free!
It’s essential for us to stay informed about potential discounts our IDs may offer so we don’t pay more than necessary. It’s important to utilize these free of charge/discounted services as they can save money, create plans, and provide information that was formerly blocked by a paywall.
Festive Finance: 6 Resolutions for the New Year
Above all, remember to stay flexible and keep moving forward! One of the worst things for your New Year’s resolutions is an all-or-nothing mindset. As Mike Tyson put it: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” When life throws you a curveball–and it will–the most important thing is being able to…
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