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.
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.
The most important thing you want to do over the summer is make sure you have enough in savings for your next year in school! A good rule of thumb I have followed is to try and have at least $5,000 saved up before school starts up again. In this article I will outline some tips to help you save the most money possible this summer.
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!
We all know how expensive the holidays can be. Here are a few tips on how to save the most this holiday season.
Welcome back to school! We hope your summer break went well and that you are feeling refreshed and ready for a successful academic year. The Financial Wellness Center's Mission is to help students have lifelong financial success.
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.