Saving Money While in College

January is Financial Wellness Month. To start the month, Caitlin Walters, SDSU Wellbeing Specialist, and Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, SDSU Extension Family Resource Management Field Specialist, discuss saving money while in college. The episode emphasizes proactive financial management and provides actionable steps to achieve financial wellness.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Define the purpose and importance of budgeting as a foundational financial skill. 

2. Differentiate between short-term savings for emergencies and long-term investing for retirement or major life goals.

3. Locate and utilize campus and community resources for personal financial education and counseling.

 

Processing Questions:

1. What are some effective methods for tracking and managing a budget mentioned in the episode?

2. What is the recommended starting amount for an emergency fund, and how can students work towards building it?

3. Reflect on your current budgeting or spending habits. What adjustments could you make based on the advice shared in this episode?

4. What financial goals do you currently have, and how can you use the strategies from this podcast to achieve them?