Money matters

Personal Finance 101: an intro for Freshmen

By: Nyla Hannibal

Financial literacy is an important component to any college experience, and many people have different reasons why it matters; so why does it matter to you?

​Welcome to Financial Freedom!

​https://youtu.be/LXKEFujOjBE?si=lRlZqvQiC4FCm4kb

Mastering Your Money

​What is budgeting and why is it important?

Nerd wallet describes it as "a way to balance income, expenses and financial goals for a specific length of time."

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But, how do we make a budget?

But, how do we make a budget?

• Step 1: Find your goal and motivation? Is it not graduating with debt? Having money for fun activities ?

• Find a budget accountability buddy? This can be with an physical or virtual friend

• Find the budgeting system that works for you ( ( More on the next slide)

• Start tracking!

Here's more about budgeting systems

​https://youtu.be/jSpvkaRIsOM?si=veUrw-b5p1p04xK3

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Nerd Wallet described budgeting way to balance income, expenses and

Open Ended

What are the 6 types of budgeting discussed in the video

Multiple Choice

Question: What is the first step in creating a budget?

• Opening a credit card

• Setting a financial goal

• Making a budget

• receiving an allowance

Poll

Have you attended any financial literacy workshops on campus?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of creating a budget?

• To not buy anything, ever

• To have a balanced lifestyle and achieve financial goals

• To impress your friends with lavish items

• To get a monthly allowance