Converting cash to home equity
By Ethan Kispert One financial event that our family took part in was the purchase of a home in 2013 that taught me how to turn a cash investment into a very valuable asset, … Read more
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How to cut costs when studying abroad
By Ariella Nardizzi Studying abroad has been on my radar throughout my college career, so having the opportunity to study in Florence, Italy felt like a dream come true. On paper, studying abroad … Read more
Learning responsibility through the art of being broke
By Sara Windom It makes sense. From an outsider’s perspective it seems impossible I’m broke. I’ve got all the essentials: a meal plan, nearby public transit, a job and a successful Depop account … Read more
How my family helped build my future
By Erin Brassey Let’s have a short Brassey Family history lesson. My great grandparents lived a full life and had three wonderful sons. After they passed, my great grandparents left everything to their … Read more
Cash-back for college
By Tobias Rein About a year and a half ago I realized that I needed to pay attention to my finances. Oh yea, that was right about the time I started college. High school … Read more
Navigating the terms of grad student finances
By Hiroaki Kono, University of Missouri I want to break a stereotype about college students and finance. “You don’t need to care about money if you receive a grant-type scholarship.” No. That is … Read more
Eating a lot of fast food can quickly drain your wallet
By Mimi Wright, University of Missouri I get it. Greasy, warm, salty Chick-fil-A chicken paired with their signature sauce is a killer. So is a fresh, hot burger from McDonald’s. And tacos from … Read more
Look like you mean business on a college budget
By Perri Stewart, University of Missouri Making the transition from sitting in class in leggings and an oversized sweatshirt to dressed in full blown business formal clothes, is a move that takes a lot … Read more
Sometimes those boring jobs make the goal worthwhile
By Jacob Lang, University of Missouri As all students know, the college experience isn’t cheap. Paying thousands of dollars in tuition is one thing, but when you add in costs for rent, food … Read more
Meals at home can be a social occasion as well
By Sophia Moll, University of Missouri Everything costs money. That’s just the way life works. When people discuss saving money or you read articles on the internet for the best tips and tricks … Read more
