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.
Over my academic career, I have been granted many scholarships. In the beginning, I thought it was just luck, but after working here and peering into the decision-making process of other students, I realized that my luck might be more calculated than I thought.
The U invited me to come on campus and talk to a group of 100 students and teach them how to meal prep and meal plan. I taught all about how to meal prep, gave my top meal planning tips, and shared three easy recipes and a grocery shopping list that cost me under $50 for 8 meals and snacks!
As a new semester is starting up and tax season is coming up, it's important to learn how to recognize scams. There has been a lot of scams going around in the last few weeks and we want to help you avoid them. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when dealing with the IRS.
The holidays are around the corner and we know that means we’re gonna have to stock up on gifts for everyone and anyone. As a broke college student, I can’t afford to budget hundreds of dollars but I want to make sure that my loved ones feel special. Let’s take a look at some unique and frugal places to find gifts.
The first time I went grocery shopping by myself my first year of college, I felt overwhelmed. I had no idea how to shop just for myself. Grocery shopping in college doesn’t have to be scary. Here are a few tips on how to do grocery shopping right to save money
The Covid-19 Pandemic isn’t over yet, but with vaccines rolling out across the country, the end may be in sight. As things like travel, dining, and public activities become available to us again, now it’s a great time to look at and update your budget! Here are some steps to do so.
Budgeting is one of the most important concepts of financial literacy. Budgets force people to spend within their means and show where money can be saved. What if there was an app out there that forced you to stick to a budget? Enter Qube Money.
For many college students, heading off to college means leaving the nest and renting your own apartment. While getting your own place can feel a-ma-zing, it is important that you consider some of the pitfalls of renting, know your rights, and protect your finances when you sign a lease.
Like many of you, I was bored out of my mind when the world went into lockdown due to the COVID pandemic. With no work, no classes to be at, and no sports to occupy my free time, I needed something to do besides playing video games and binge watching every show known to man.