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Proliferating Housing Costs at U of U

Proliferating Housing Costs at U of U

As many University of Utah residents already understand, housing is anything but cheap. Housing has been one of the hottest issues surrounding the U, and management is doing everything they can to ease some of the stress of current and incoming students.

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The Benefits of Having a Credit Card

The Benefits of Having a Credit Card

Using credit cards to get cash back on everyday purchases is a simple and effective way to save money. To do this, an individual must first do research on the different credit cards available and the cash back offers they provide.

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Are you Actually Saving Money on Black Friday?

Are you Actually Saving Money on Black Friday?

With the holidays coming up, that means the days of sales are also making their big appearance. I’m feeling swayed to spend as I’m told I’ll “save” with their best sale of the year—and I can’t imagine that I’m alone in this. But are we really “saving” money on Black Friday sales?

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Investing in a Down Market

Investing in a Down Market

With the ramifications taking place from the covid-19 pandemic, the war in ukraine, paired with proliferating interest rates, the overall stock market is down tremendously from where it was at the start of this year.

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Investment Fundamentals

Investment Fundamentals

Investing is something that everyone needs to do at some point in their life, and the sooner the better. In this article I am going to outline 3 basic fundamentals to investing that everyone should know about.

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A Small Budget For A Not So Small Experience

A Small Budget For A Not So Small Experience

If you’re attending the University of Utah, by now you may have noticed many people love to mention the availability of ski resorts and after a simple utterance of the word “skiing” a person can witness the energy shift in a room. However, the intimidation to skiing is usually not in fear of the mountain/snow but due to the prices that belong to the sport.

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The Stigma Surrounding Money

The Stigma Surrounding Money

Why is it considered rude to ask someone how much they paid for a house?” In this blog post, we will delve deeper into why money is so stigmatized, some helpful tips and points to consider, as well as how to combat it.

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Credit Card Repayment Plans

Credit Card Repayment Plans

Having a repayment plan is crucial for getting out of credit card debt quickly and cheaply. There are several widely accepted ways that financial professionals suggest following. I will talk about a multiple step guide to paying off credit card debt, starting with the finding a payment strategy that is tailored to your unique situation.

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Last Updated: 8/28/25