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Money Management 101
13 financial tips for college students

1. Use credit cards sparingly

2. Pay credit card balances in full

3. Get the best deal on a checking account

4. Start saving

5. Keep track of your spending

6. Set a limit on entertainment expenses

7. Shop at second-hand stores

8. Keep an eye out for free money

9. Get a part-time job with tips

10. Walk or ride a bike -- don't drive

11. Avoid the tax on stupidity (parking tickets, for example)

12. Look for student discounts

13. Don't eat out all the time

Source: Forbes.com

 

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Facts at a glance 2007-2008
Financial Education Seminars for College Students
 

The Society offers Credit Management and Personal Money Management Seminars to college students in many locations.

2008-2009 Schedule of seminars for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

College/University

Type of Seminar Date of Seminar
Emerging Leadership Workshop Personal Money Management August 2, 2008
Alabama A&M University Credit Management August 11-13, 2008
Virginia State University Credit Management August 12 and 14, 2008
Alabama State University Credit Management August 14, 2008
North Carolina A&T University Credit Management August 16, 2008
Mississippi Valley State University Credit Management August 19, 2008
Rust College Credit Management August 19, 2008
Winston-Salem State University Credit Management August 20, 2008
Philander Smith College Personal Money Management August 22, 2008
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Credit Management August 23, 2008
Savannah State University Personal Money Management and Credit Management August 28, 2008
Southern University and A&M University Credit Management August 26, 2008
Howard University School of Communications Credit Management September 16 and 18, 2008
Alliance of Black MBAs Personal Money Management September 19, 2008
Morgan State University Credit Management September 23, 2008
Texas Southern University Credit Management September 23 and 24, 2008
Tennessee State University Credit Management, Personal Money Management and Investor Education October 2, 2008
Albany State University Credit Management October 16, 2008
Alcorn State University Personal Money Management October 16, 2008
Fort Valley State University Credit Management October 16, 2008
Wake Forest University Personal Money Management October 23, 2008
Paine College Credit Management October 23 and 24, 2008
Bethune-Cookman University Personal Money Management and Credit Management October 27, 2008
St Philip's College Credit Management October 29, 2008
Elizabeth City State University Credit Management October 30, 2008
Florida Memorial University Personal Money Management October 30 and 31, 2008
Claflin University Personal Money Management November 5, 2008
Hampton University Personal Money Management November 6, 2008
J. F. Drake State Technical College Personal Money Management November 6, 2008
North Carolina A & T University Personal Money Management November 6, 2008
South Carolina State University Credit Management November 6, 2008
Tougaloo College Credit Management November 7, 2008
Howard University College of Dentistry Personal Money Management November 8 and 21, 2008
Spelman College Personal Money Management November 12-13, 2008
North Carolina Central University Credit Management November 18, 2008
Oakwood College Credit Management and Personal Money Management November 20, 2008
Dillard University Personal Money Management December 4, 2008
Howard University Personal Money Management December 4, 2008
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Personal Money Management December 10, 2008
Central State University Personal Money Management January 28, 2009
Harris Stowe State University Personal Money Management January 28, 2008
Wilberforce University Personal Money Management January 28, 2009
University of the District of Columbia Personal Money Management January 28 and 30, 2009
Florida A & M University Credit Management February 1, 2008
Talladega College Personal Money Management February 5, 2009
Shaw University Credit Management February 10, 2009
LeMoyne Owen College Credit Management March 2, 2009
Lincoln University Personal Money Management March 10, 2008
St. Augustine's College Personal Money Management March 25, 2009
Coppin State University Personal Money Management April 9, 2009
 
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