“Figuring out Finances”
- Finding your money just doesn’t seem to go far enough?
- Curious how to make smarter financial choices?
- Paying your way through college and starting to feel the pinch?
- Wondering why you’re in such financial straits?
- What about when better money management doesn’t seem to do the trick?
This series seeks to offer students the skills and knowledge needed to make positive financial decisions, and at the same time, broach larger discussions about financial challenges facing college students. You’ll be glad you came. An hour and a half now will save you lenthy agony later!
All workshops in the “Figuring out Finances” series are held on Tuesdays from 5:30pm to 7pm in the Multicultural Center, and led by Scottie Dowdy, Financial Counselor, Duke University Federal Credit Union. Refreshments will be served. Please sign-up by emailing vcw @ duke.edu. Bring your friends!
REGISTER FOR A WORKSHOP!
Sept. 18: Back to the Basics: Budgets and Bank Accounts
This workshop will cover identifying short to long-term goals and designing a spending plan that works for you. We will also go over financial best practices: avoiding bank fees, balancing a check book, and reviewing your bank statements.
Oct. 16: Your Financial Report Card: Solving the Mystery of Credit Reports
You’ve been absorbed in your academic grades, but did you know that you’ve also got a financial report card, that is, a “credit report”? Find out why your credit report matters and how to build a stellar credit score. Plus, learn simple things you can do to keep your “report card” looking good.
Nov. 6: Plastic Surgery: Avoiding—and Getting Out of—Credit Card Debt
Credit cards can be an invaluable money management tool but they can also lead to financial disaster. Learn the ins and outs of applying for and using credit cards amidst growing credit card offers, including those from department stores. Get a handle on the kind of debt you are incurring.
