By: Brie Atwater Hey, Pointers! Fees and monthly costs can make for a stressful semester. Here are some helpful ways to alleviate that stress and make breaking into 2020 as sustainable for you as possible: Budgeting is key! If you’re anything like me, having this word in your vocabulary can be a bit of a struggle. I have been lucky […]
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Hi, Pointers! Summer is here, so it’s time to make smart choices related to your money to help yourself in the future. I will be sharing three things to do over summer to prepare yourself financially for next year. 1. Search for a summer job. Not only could this be a great way to […]
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Happy Financial Literacy Month! Throughout the month of April, UW-Stevens Point’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be hosting events and covering topics regarding financial literacy. Part of becoming financially literate, as a college student, includes the ability to use knowledge and skills to make good decisions related to budgeting, borrowing and repayment strategies. […]
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By: David Specht-Boardman, class of ‘14 Graduation. It’s a big step. You begin the next exciting phase of your journey and take everything Point prepared you for and start your career. Graduation also means figuring out how to pay back your student loans and becoming financially independent. Here’s some tips to budget like a pro […]
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Reducing personal costs is tough for anyone, but especially students! There are many retail stores, food chains, and other businesses like entertainment and transportation, that recognize this continuous effort and they do their best to help out by offering some sort of compensation for students only. Here are just a few local and worldwide […]
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