From embracing vulnerability and stepping out of your comfort zone to building a strong network and leveraging FWC's resources, Jackson reflects on the personal and professional growth that comes with mentoring and helping others with their financial challenges.
Managing finances as a college student can be overwhelming, but understanding key financial ratios can help you stay on track. In this post, we explore essential financial ratios every student should know—from your debt-to-income ratio to your emergency fund ratio.
In short, sinking fund categorizations are a great way to prioritize self-care while also staying within your budget. It helps to balance present-you needs while also saving for future-you.
Saving money is one of the most important skills you can learn and develop while in college. Part of the process of getting into the habit of saving is finding the best place to save your money. To make the most of all the hard earned money you are saving, a great option is to open up a high yield savings account (HYSA).
Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start, not just in nature but in our finances as well. This post explores how adopting a resolute and contented attitude can help you take control of your money, set meaningful goals, and make intentional decisions that align with your aspirations.
Valentine's Day is widely known as a holiday centered around romantic love and couples, however, being single on this day is not all bad, particularly when it comes to financial wellness.
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?
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