Here are the top 6 things I really wish someone had told me about money before
I stepped on campus. Consider this your freshman-year finance survival guide.
Budgeting
Unlock Financial Success: Tools and Resources at Emory University
As a student, taking control of your finances for the future is of utmost importance. Here at
Emory Financial Literacy, we’re committed to empowering students with essential financial
skills for life beyond campus
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Underconsumption Core: The New Wave of Student Financial Freedom
Think about the last time you bought something just because you saw it trending on TikTok. Was it that aesthetic water bottle? The viral sweater? A fancy gadget you didn’t really need? Now, imagine flipping the script—what if the newest trend wasn’t about buying more but about buying less? Welcome to Underconsumption Core—where spending less is not just smart, it’s cool.
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How to Celebrate a Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day
by Kimble Schiller Even if you’re on a budget, you still want to show your Valentine that you care. Here are some things to do to show your love to your wallet as well as your significant other this Valentine’s Day: ♡ Cook a Romantic Dinner TogetherPlan a menu, cook together, and set the table
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Navigating CashCourse: A Comprehensive Guide
If you’re an Emory student looking for a user-friendly platform to learn about financial literacy and how to budget, CashCourse is an excellent resource to explore. CashCourse is budgeting and financial education software that all Emory students have access to for free, and it is designed to offer personalized financial education.
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Make Your Money Make Money
by Kimble Schiller Ways to Save Whether for a specific goal or just as security against life’s unpredictability, it always pays to save. If you have extra money sitting around in your checking account, it is probably not doing any work for you. Plus, you risk it losing value to inflation. Today’s money can grow through
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Don’t Haunt Your Wallet: Affordable Halloween Activities in Atlanta
But let’s be real—while Halloween is a blast, the financial burden that comes with fall activities can be daunting, especially for college students on a budget. Fear not! Lucky for you, we’ve conjured up a list of 5 affordable fall-inspired activities to do with friends in the Atlanta area that won’t haunt your wallet.
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Renting vs. Buying: A Guide for College Students
When you were moving into your freshman year dorm, you probably anticipated heating up
ramen to fuel your late-night ECON 101 or CHEM 150 study sessions. I know I sure did. But
what I did not really know was whether to invest in an electric kettle, use the communal kitchen
microwave, or rent a MicroFridge unit from Emory University to make my midnight Maruchan.
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How To Start Food Budgeting
I suggest to anyone starting this journey of budgeting to give yourself grace and take it one step at a time. Start small and then once you feel you have found a rhythm, add steps. Going all in at the one-time can be overwhelming and if you are like me, you end up defeated and talking to a speaker box in a drive thru.
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Some of the Internet’s Biggest Investing Myths & How to Avoid Them
If you’re a college student who is interested in one day reaching financial freedom, then youhave undoubtedly encountered dozens of untrustworthy ‘investors’ who promise that by usingtheir secretive new algorithm, you’ll get rich quick. As you begin your investing journey, it’simportant to know what tactics might work and which ones are just myths you should
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