Money talks
Service teaches money management, works to erase debt stigma A financial success program has made progress in bringing financial literacy to campus, but social stigma and a lack of awareness continue to cause money management issues among students. Comet Cents began as a way to meet the requirements dictated by...
Prof challenges students to go paper, not plastic
Cash is cool again. We live in an age of instant gratification. We can get almost anything we want with a click of the mouse, a stroke on the keyboard, a slide of the finger on our smart phones…or the swipe of a credit card. The pace of life moves...
Common cents: Money tips from a finance prof
Welcome freshmen and returning students! I’m pleased to announce the addition of “Common Cents,” a column devoted to personal finance, for the readers of The Mercury. Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, it’s never too early or too late to start thinking about your personal finances. I know what...
