Financial Wellness Center Blog

Immigrants turn financial hardship into opportunity through resilience and sacrifice. They navigate challenges like low-wage jobs and high costs, achieving financial freedom by budgeting around values, starting small, and seeking community support.

Budgeting a month ahead is a financial strategy that helps individuals break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle by using last month’s income to cover current expenses. This method offers greater financial stability, reduces stress, and provides a buffer against unexpected expenses. While it requires initial discipline to set up, the long-term benefits include improved money management, better financial security, and increased control over future planning.

Navigating finances as an international student can be overwhelming, but self-advocacy and the University of Utah's Financial Wellness Center (FWC) make it manageable. From tax filing and building credit to finding alternative funding and budgeting for education, the FWC offers free resources to empower students toward financial success.

As a new year begins, it is normal to want to establish new goals and resolutions for the upcoming year. How can we make sure we set up achievable and meaningful goals? Here are some ideas!

Online scams are becoming increasingly prevalent and lucrative for scammers worldwide. As college students with class, work, and other responsibilities to worry about, it can be easy to become vulnerable targets.

As the infamous campus plague begins to spread, the sound of sneezes and sniffles echoes through lectures and hallways. No matter how vigilant we may be, sometimes getting sick is inevitable, and it is best to be prepared before you find yourself surrounded by tissues and cough drops. This post will focus on five things to know before you find yourself in the doctor’s office and will help you protect yourself and your wallet.

Hello, everyone! My name is Keagan, and I am a senior here at the U. I was born and raised in Chicago, and I love to ski and spend time outdoors. In addition to those hobbies, I am also super passionate about personal finance and wealth management.

Ever felt like juggling your finances is a bit like trying to conduct an orchestra without a score? Let's delve into the world of classical music and discover the secrets to financial harmony. Just like a symphony needs meticulous composition and masterful execution, so does managing our money.

Lucy Christensen here, and I am a student advocate at the Financial Wellness Center (FWC). I will be starting my sophomore year this fall semester at the U with a major in international studies. Growing up, I heard many exciting and nerve-racking stories about what college life would be like. These stories, like for many others, built a perception of what I should expect for my freshman year.

Investing can seem daunting, but with the right approach and understanding of different financial instruments, you can make informed decisions to grow your wealth. Here’s a guide to help you get started.