Money Mistakes to Avoid
Ever noticed your bank account going down and are unsure of why? Here are some quick money mistakes to avoid from our team’s financial literacy peer mentors!
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Foreign Currency Payments
First of all, what is a foreign transaction fee – it is a fee charged by a credit card company/bank for EVERY transaction made in a country outside of the US. These fees might vary depending on the bank from 1 – 5% of the purchase amount. It might not seem like much, but adding up these fees throughout the whole time one is abroad might become very significant.
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What to Know about Summer Study Abroad 2023-2024
Have you ever thought about studying abroad over the summer? Whether it’s Australia or Morocco, Summer Study Abroad is the perfect opportunity to learn about new cultures, eat new foods, and make lots of memories. One of the biggest concerns surrounding Summer Study Abroad programs is how students are going to pay for them. If you
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Meet our 2023-2024 Peer Mentors!
Meet our 2022-2023 peer mentor team!
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The Incredible Power of Compounding
by Carter Hodgson Compound – the ability of a sum of money to grow exponentially over time by the repeated addition of earnings to the principal invested. You may be thinking this definition is about as helpful as googling “fraud” and getting this definition: the action of committing fraudulent activities. But I promise you that
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Freedom From Debt: Your Guide to Loan Repayment After College
As you begin your financial journey post college, paying back your student loans will play a big part in tackling your finances. Repayment options are important topics to consider when you are planning for life after college. Also, important to note is the end of the three year repayment pause post-pandemic. Interest will resume for all federal student loans in September of 2023, with repayments due in October of 2023
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Understanding Loans, Principal, and Interest
Understanding these concepts can help you gain financial advantage, pay less in interest, and get ahead in your life
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Understanding APR: A Key Factor in Financial Decision-Making
By Khayriddin Muradov It’s critical for college students to better their understanding of financial literacy ideas to be prepared for the complex world out there. APR, or Annual Percentage Rate, is one such important piece of financial literacy. When making financial decisions, it is crucial to comprehend APR because of its impact on borrowing expenses
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Budgeting Tips for Living Off-Campus
Do you find yourself living off-campus this year? Perhaps you’ve opted to get an apartment with your friends, or maybe you’ve decided to live at Emory’s Clairmont campus. Either way, you want to have as much savings as possible. How do you manage this with seemingly so many more expenses?
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Been Phished? What Now and How to Protect Yourself in the Future.
Unfortunately, there may come a time when a phishing scam gets the better of you. So, what happens if you take the bait? What do you do now?
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