Title: High school students learn valuable financial skills at Campbell economics workshop – News
Summary: 17 high school students from Fayetteville had a blast at a day-long Economics and Personal Finance workshop. They learned how to manage their money like pros and feel confident about their future. Thanks to the generous support of business school alumni and faculty, this event was a huge success!

Title: Top of Mind: On Personal Finance — Minding The Campus
Summary: Student debt is like a magic trick – it makes you believe you’re investing in your future, but in reality, it’s just a debt trap. Take Jennifer Atkins, for example – a first-generation college graduate with $100,000 in student debt. She thought she was investing in her future, but instead, she’s drowning in a sea of debt. It’s time to expose the truth about financial illiteracy – it starts in K-12 and affects millions of Americans.

Title: Now everyone hates private equity I’ll buy some
Summary: The dude who loves to argue with everyone is a contrarian. He thinks the average person is always wrong. He hates when people say the world is ending. He loves when people say the world is getting better. Look at a graph of the world’s biggest money-making places and they mostly go up.

Title: House Hacking: Yes, It’s Legal and Adds $400K to My Family’s Net Worth
Summary: House hacking may sound like a shady scheme, but it’s actually a legit and fun way to turn your home into a money-making machine. Basically, you rent out a room or part of your house to a tenant, and use the extra cash to pay off your mortgage, save for retirement, or splurge on some luxuries. House hacking is like having a side hustle, but without the hassle of commuting or dealing with customers.

Title: Savings interest rates today, May 17, 2024 (up to 5.15% return)
Summary: The Federal Reserve decided to spice up its monetary policy by raising its benchmark rate 11 times between March 2022 and July 2023. This move caused a ripple effect in the economy, and soon enough, savings interest rates started to soar. In fact, some of the best high-yield savings accounts are now offering upwards of 5% APY, which is more than 10 times the national average. So, if you’re looking for a way to grow your money faster, you might want to check out these amazing deals.

Title: 7 Ways Military Pay and Benefits Provide an Advantage in an Uncertain Economy
Summary: Military life may not be for everyone, but it sure does have some perks! Did you know that military service comes with a bunch of benefits that make education financially feasible? And the Thrift Savings Plan is like a magic money tree that grows your savings with the power of compounding returns. Who needs a regular job when you can be a money-making machine in the military?

Title: Dear Penny: My partner and I are buying a home. How do we split finances fairly?
Summary: A “fair” transaction in the context of a family isn’t just about an even financial contribution. When you’re making major financial decisions like this together, consider the nuances of your relationships with money. After all, who said money talks?

Title: Extra Food Stamps Eligibility: Who will get extra SNAP benefits this summer?
Summary: The Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program is here to save the day! Say goodbye to summer hunger and hello to delicious meals for your little ones. DSHS got the green light in April 2024 to make this happen, so get ready to say “yum” to your kids’ nutritional needs!