Financial
What to do with extra financial aid money
So, your tuition and study materials are covered, and (thankfully) you still have money left over from your financial aid package. All of you… Source: Tenor.com But now the question arises: what to do with the remaining financial assistance? Spend? Save it? Let’s run through your options now. What to do with excess financial assistance […]
6 Financial Mistakes I Made as a Newbie
Graduation from college is an exciting time for anyone. I know exactly what it was for me. I came out of it with a bachelor’s degree, high hopes for the future, and a huge amount of student debt waiting to be paid off. As I delved into the world of getting my first graduate job […]
Financial privilege | Money under 30
Financial privilege is a term used to describe the benefits people have in society due to their economic position. For example, people who come from wealthy families are more likely to have access to financial resources that others cannot, such as the ability to graduate from college without debt or get help starting a business. […]
7 Financial Accounts All Gen Zers Should Have
Money is difficult. Or at least that’s how it seems to be when you’re a young adult. You wonder where to live (and how to pay for it) and just start your career. Things like pension funds and investment accounts may seem a long way from where you are right now. But trust me, you […]
How to Read a Financial Assistance Award Letter
You have just received a financial aid letter from the college you always wanted to go to. But before you start celebrating, there’s just one problem…how are you even reading this? Source: Giphy.com If you feel lost, don’t worry! Here is a summary of how to read a financial aid award letter. What is a […]
7 Financial Problems the LGBTQ+ Community Faces
When my husband and I started writing personal finance content a few years ago, the same problem kept coming up: what we were talking about didn’t quite apply to us. Of course, we were very proud that we helped our friends figure out their finances, but every time we turned in an article, we felt […]
Financial resources for people with disabilities
If you have a disability that affects your daily life, you may qualify for public or private funding programs. Whether you want to make your home more affordable, find affordable health insurance, or start a business, there are financial resources for you. Note: While people with disabilities earn across the income spectrum, some of the […]
Use this growth mindset hack for financial success
Imagine a world where there is a recipe you can follow to get rich. What ingredients do you think it will contain? High paying job? Diversified investment portfolio? Disciplined economy? No arguments! Each of these elements can certainly play a role in the pursuit of financial success. But something even more fundamental: what you might […]
11 Must-Have Budgeting Pages for Financial Success
Are you struggling to get your finances in order? Do you feel like something is going on and tripping you up every time you go over your budget? Unexpected bills can quickly blow your budget if you’re not prepared for it. If you’re looking for a way to take control of your finances and keep […]
How to achieve financial well-being
This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Money Under 30 for M1 Finance. Financial well-being is the ability to comfortably cover your needs, be prepared for emergencies and the future, and pay off your debts. Many people regret not having made a financial plan sooner; moreover, they believe that they do not have […]