Building a Financial Plan for College
September 23, 24, 25 & 26, 2024Attending college can cost a lot of money, so you want to be prepared. Learn how to build a financial plan to help you manage your money, reduce stress, and have a little fun!
The Babson Financial Literacy Project (BFLP) helps young adults acquire the necessary financial knowledge and skills for long-term independence and prosperity.
The Nasdaq Foundation has awarded funding to the BFLP to bring personal finance workshops to HBCUs. We are excited to help you improve your money management skills and avoid common mistakes made by young adults.
Attending college can cost a lot of money, so you want to be prepared. Learn how to build a financial plan to help you manage your money, reduce stress, and have a little fun!
Do you wonder how taxes, health insurance, and retirement savings affect your take-home pay or how your status as self-employed or an employee impacts your earnings? This workshop will help you understand paycheck deductions and the financial implications of your job options.
Life as an independent adult requires some careful planning. How can you be ready for the challenges ahead? This workshop will help you organize your financial and legal matters and safeguard your financial accounts and possessions.
Choosing a bank and bank accounts can be easy if you understand your choices. What are the differences between checking and saving accounts? Money market accounts? Certificates of deposit? This workshop will help you choose a bank and accounts that are right for you.
Choosing a credit card that meets your financial needs can be confusing. Learn how to analyze the terms and features of credit cards to find one that works well for you.
Student loans can help you invest in your future but can be a source of financial stress. This debt can linger for years if not properly managed. Understand how student loans can work for you and how to avoid some of the most common pitfalls.
Do you want to begin investing but don't know where to start? This fun and interactive workshop will help you learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs and how to choose investments that make sense for you.
Once you know the basics of investing, how do you build an investment portfolio that will grow and preserve your wealth? Diversification, asset allocation, fees, and taxes all play a role. Join us to learn how to build an investment portfolio that meets your needs.
Credit cards can offer many benefits but also create stress. This workshop will help you learn to manage your credit cards and avoid fees and traps. You will also learn about credit reports and credit scores and what steps you can take to improve your financial standing.
Want to take control of your money but aren't sure where to start? Join us to learn how to build a budget, manage your spending, and save for the future.
Questions? Email the Babson Financial Literacy Project