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.
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