Money Matters for College Students
INTRODUCTION Learning how to achieve your financial goals is one of life’s most important lessons. But it’s a lesson most people have to learn on their own, usually by trial and error. We don’t think trial and error is good enough. Our financial lives today are increasingly complex, and the choices we make are more important than ever before. We believe the key to financial success is financial education. But as important as financial education is, too few students arrive on campus with the kind of training needed to manage their personal finances. That’s why we prepared this e-brochure to help you find the best ways to manage your finances and give you the skills you need to achieve your financial goals. We understand the financial challenges facing college students. The rising cost of tuition, combined with an increasingly broad range of available financing options, requires that today’s college student be an expert on the ins-and-outs of balancing spending and saving, as well as understanding how to use – and not abuse – available credit. We’re committed to providing you with the information you need to successfully manage your finances – and improve the quality of your life, both now and in the future. first topic: 1. How credit cards work |