May
Newsletter

• Poll (Click here to cast your vote.)

• Word of the Week

• Question of the Week

  • Q: What is the recommended age to get a credit card?

  • A: Some financial experts recommend getting a credit card when you turn 18 to start responsibly building credit.  (CNBC)

• Gig Work Ideas

• Word of the Week

• Money Ideas

  • FICO score as a measure of financial responsibility: Some people view the FICO score as a measure of their financial responsibility and their ability to manage credit responsibly. Maintaining a good FICO score can be an important goal to demonstrate financial solvency and to obtain better opportunities in the future. (MyFICO)

• Dear Student

• Q: "What are smart steps to take when  buying a house? And What’s the best way to raise your credit score?" -Anonymous Freshman

• A: Investing in a house wisely involves several key steps:
  1) Start by saving for a down payment
  2) Thoroughly researching neighborhoods and property values and
  3) Getting pre-approved for a mortgage to understand your budget.  (Nerdwallet)

• As for boosting your credit score, the best approach is to:
  1) Prioritize timely payments
  2) Keep credit card balances low relative to your credit limit and
  3) Regularly review your credit report to catch and correct any errors. (Nerdwallet)

• Financial Related Events

May

• • 01 (W)  | Workshop: Taxes

  • 02 (Th) | FAFSA CA Priority Deadline

  • 08 (W) | Workshop: Scholarship

  • 15 (W)  | Workshop: What is Interest?

  • 22 (W) | Workshop: Budgeting

  • 29 (W) | Workshop: Loan Repayment

June

• • 2 (Su) | Contest: BINGO Ends

  • 13 (Th) | Last day of classes

• • All events are located on Eagle Connect. You might need to be signed in to view some details.

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