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Is the IRS Calling You? Scams and How to Spot Them.

I swear, every time I think scammers are gone, they find more creative and scarier ways to trick people into giving them money. 2018 has proven to be the year

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Where Has SMMO Been? An Update

Hey y’all! You might be wondering, where have we been? What kind of shenanigans has the Student Money Management Office (SMMO) gotten themselves into? We’ve actually been super busy bringing

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We are recruiting for the Fall 2018 Peer Money Mentor Program!

Hey y’all! Do you want to learn about personal finance? Do you want to engage your peers in conversations about money? The Student Money Management Office is seeking applicants for

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5 Things to Remember When Budgeting

What do you think when you heard the word “budget”? For a lot of us, it looks like a really sad movie of “being responsible” and “having it together” while

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Employers Can Check Your Credit: Here’s What to Expect.

Did you know that potential employers may check the credit of potential hires? Now, this doesn’t mean they get a full credit report or even your credit score. That is

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What to Discuss with your Roommates Before Signing a Lease.

You know that saying “never room with your best friend from high school”? You might be wondering why people say that, and the reality is simple: having a roommate is

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4 Ways To Up Your Money Game During Spring Break

Spring break is just around the corner! Now, I’m going to be real with you. When I was in college, my Spring breaks were spent with my family. It never

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3 Books on Personal Finance to Read Over Spring Break

Vacations are great. It’s very good to disconnect and just relax! And the same time, though, sometimes our mind starts to wander and we tend to lose our focus by

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Pantry Staples for Quick (and Affordable!) Meals

We all know the feeling when you’re stuck in Austin traffic and don’t have anything prepared at home for dinner. Usually the first route is to look for the nearest

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Managing Finances With a Partner

When it comes to managing finances with your spouse/significant other, things can get murky if you go about it the wrong way. Money problems can lead to estrangement, and even

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