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Maker Monday – Piggy banks and Money Management

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Rebecca

Andersen Library welcomes financial specialist to educate students on money management on Monday, October 20. Denise Kaminski, of UW Credit Union, is slated to present 3:30 – 4:00 pm.  Crafting event to follow. Kaminski aims to educate UW-Whitewater students regarding … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Wrap Up

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Amanda Howell

This semester we have covered a wide variety of personal finance topics, from student loans to credit cards to retirement. These topics can be overwhelming, but hopefully you feel a little more confident in your ability to manage your finances … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Retirement

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Amanda Howell

Though it seems like it’s a long way off, retirement is something you have to start saving for early in life. Think back to when we discussed compound interest a few weeks ago. The benefits of compound interest are particularly … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Understanding Your Paycheck

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Amanda Howell

For some of you, starting a full-time job may be just around the corner. The prospect of a salary is likely very exciting, but there are some things you should understand about your paycheck. A few weeks ago we discussed … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Insurance

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Amanda Howell

Last week we talked about net worth, which involves comparing what you own (your assets) to what you owe (your liabilities). Some of the assets taken into consideration include high-value items like a house or car. Should something happen to … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Net Worth

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Amanda Howell

This semester we have talked about both assets (like investments) and liabilities (like loans). These play a major role in determining your net worth. Net worth is a way of stating how much wealth you have, and it does so … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Investments

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Amanda Howell

We’ve spent a lot of time this semester talking about expenses you’re likely to incur over the course of your life. There are also ways you can make money, in addition to earning a salary. Through investment vehicles (things you … Continue reading →

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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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