Author Archives: Amanda Howell

About Amanda Howell

I am a Reference & Instruction Librarian and the Liaison for the College of Business & Economics.

Money Mondays: Credit Cards & Credit Scores

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Amanda Howell

If the past few Money Mondays posts have taught you anything, it should be that life presents us with a number of fairly necessary expenses. Many individuals utilize a credit card to cover some of their expenses. Credit cards are … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Mortgages

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Amanda Howell

The past few weeks we have focused on loans that you will likely have to think about in the very near future. Perhaps a little farther off is another loan: a mortgage. At some point in your life, you’ll probably … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Vehicle Loans

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Amanda Howell

Even if you don’t have student loans, which we discussed last week, you will probably have other kinds of loans at some point in your life. One example is a vehicle loan. Unless you plan to live in a place … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 25, 2014

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Amanda Howell

Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton F128.37 .S733 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Let’s face it. You already read a ton for your classes. This week, why don’t you take a break and enjoy a book that requires next … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Student Loans

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Amanda Howell

A few weeks ago we talked about saving money for things we want in the future. This week we’re going to discuss one of the expenses that makes saving difficult: Student Loans. Below is a graph that describes the situation … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Compound Interest

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Amanda Howell

In case last week’s blog didn’t convince you of the benefits of saving, this week we’re going to talk about compound interest. Compound interest is often referred to as interest on interest because it is “calculated on the sum loaned … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Saving Your Money

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Amanda Howell

Last week we talked about budgeting your money, the goal being to have your income exceed your expenses. “Why would I want to leave money sitting around when I can buy cool things like [insert cool thing here]?” Well, I’ll … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Budgeting Your Money

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Amanda Howell

If you want to become more financially stable, the first step is to develop a budget. Your budget is the foundation for everything else we’ll talk about this semester. Without a budget, you’ll struggle to manage your money in the … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: What is Financial Literacy (And Why Should I Care)?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Amanda Howell

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average household debt in 2011 was $70,000. You could buy an iPad Air for yourself and 139 friends with that kind of money! Money management does not come easily to most people, and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – January 14, 2014

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Amanda Howell

Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger HF5415.153 .B463 2013 New Arrivals, 2nd floor You’ve probably seen quite a few “Best of” and “Top Trending” lists the past few weeks as one year ends and another begins. Have you … Continue reading →

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