Festive Finance: Gifting on a Budget
Shifting the focus from stuff to value is a core financial literacy skill, and one that pays dividends well beyond the holidays.
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Top 10 Résumé-Worthy Summer Side-Hustles for College Students (That Aren’t Soul-Sucking)
No internship? That doesn’t mean you’re falling behind.
What matters is how you use your summer—whether you’re leveling up your people skills at camp or building a micro-empire on Depop. These gigs aren’t just jobs; they’re launchpads.
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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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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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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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How to think about Car Insurance?
In the previous article we briefly covered different types of insurances. The purposeof this one is to dive deeper into car insurance, as it is one of the few types of insurance that ismandatory. We will talk about how to choose the right insurance for you and what factors impact the cost of it. Basically,
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Demystifying the World of Insurance: A Guide for College Students
Insurance might not be the most exciting topic for college students, but it’s a critical aspect
of adulting that often goes overlooked – until it is needed. As you navigate your academic journey and prepare for life
after graduation, understanding various types of insurance is essential for safeguarding your future.
Let’s delve into the world of insurance, breaking down the pros, cons, and why it’s never too early to
start thinking about it.
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Making Your First Paycheck Count: A Guide for Financially Savvy College Students
Congratulations! You’ve just received your first paycheck, what are you going to do with it now?
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