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Prizes? Did someone say prizes?!

Win one of these top three prizes! Oh yeah, and learn a little something along the way about how to be money smart as a college student. Play our Money Smart Scavenger Hunt anytime during the month of April. Download … Continue reading

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Credit Score speaker, March 30

Do you want to buy a house someday? Nearer term, how about a nice car or renting your own place after graduation? If so, then you should care about your credit score! Even if it seems to be a very … Continue reading

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Personal Cyber Security speaker, Feb. 23 at 5:30

Stealing your credit card number when you’re shopping online… phishing attacks for your password… too-good-to-be-true prize wins… identity theft…. You may think you’re too smart to fall victim to these schemes. But according to multiple cybersecurity organizations, “…students are frequently … Continue reading

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Money Smart Week 2020 — Part II

Did you see my Part I post about Money Smart Week, last week? Here’s Part II. I wanted to share some additional recommended resources that we can all take advantage of while we’re home-bound (and, perhaps, needing extra projects to … Continue reading

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Money Smart Week 2020 — Part I

Do you know what your credit score is? Or how to improve it? What do you need to know about a 401(k) or a Roth IRA? , And yes, I’m talking to YOU, students! While financial topics might seem like … Continue reading

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UWW VITA’s Basics of Income Tax

Who doesn’t love to talk about money? The Andersen Library, Financial Library Center, and UWW VITA are teaming up to teach students the basics of income tax. This presentation will be taken place in Hyland 1302 from 3:30-4:30 pm on … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 30, 2016

How Would You Like To Pay?: How Technology is Changing the Future of Money by Bill Maurer HG 1710 .M38 2015 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor In Bill Maurer’s latest work, he explores the emerging and rapidly growing of online … Continue reading

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T3: Personal Finance Apps

Since it is Money Smart Week, this week’s tech tip will compare two popular personal finance software programs. Both programs help you track where your money goes each month and can help you set up and maintain budgets. Here are … Continue reading

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New Stuff Tuesday: April 14, 2015

How to Speak Money: What the Money People Say – And What It Really Means by John Lanchester PR6023.A66 Z54 2014 New Arrivals Island, 2nd floor Anyone who has taken a finance or economics class or regularly listens to NPR’s … Continue reading

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T3: Apps that Replace Cash & Checks

Owe your best friend $8 for dinner when you forgot your wallet? Need to give your roommate the rent money? If you, like me, rarely have cash and hate writing checks, then the following mobile apps can help you out. … Continue reading

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