Tag Archives: personal finance

T3: Personal Finance Apps

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Diana

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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Improve Your Financial Fitness: Money Smart Week

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Amanda Howell

This week marks the start of Andersen Library’s Money Smart Week events! Join us throughout the week in Andersen Library 1105 to learn more about financial aid, credit scores, negotiating salaries, and more. Money Smart Week was first established in … Continue reading →

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Money Mondays: Money Smart Week

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Amanda Howell

This week is Money Smart Week! If you’re worried about your future financial position, take advantage of some of the activities scheduled across Wisconsin. Topics covered include banking, insurance, investing, entrepreneurship, and more. Money Smart Week was first established in … 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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