Former Peer Money Mentor, Peyton, talks about her experience during this pandemic. She also mentions how the Peer Money Mentor Program (PMMP) has prepared her for emergencies: “I have really bad asthma and so I … Continue reading
Coping with COVID-19: Navigating Through a Pandemic with Alicia
I’m excited to post another former Peer Money Mentor’s insight as they navigate through this pandemic. Here is Alicia sharing her experience: “Now when this all began, I was so sad and worried about everything. … Continue reading
Coping with COVID-19: Navigating Through a Pandemic with Laura
Many people are being affected around the world by COVID-19 and it is a stressful and unsettling time for everyone. We have all had to reschedule and rearrange our lives because of this pandemic. Among … Continue reading
Time To Ditch That Super Expensive Cell Phone Plan!
What’s up SMMO Money Tribe! Going through this current pandemic should have us all looking for ways to cut down on expenses. Cell phone plans should be one of the first places to start. I … Continue reading
Credit: For College Students, It’s a Hot Topic
Did you know that your credit score and your credit report are two different things? According to Investopedia, your credit score is a statistical number that evaluates a consumer’s creditworthiness and is based on credit … Continue reading
Finally, the Blog on Investing
Our last Peer Money Mentor meeting was a bus load of valuable information. We had a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) come in and talk with us about investing. We’re going to give you a little … Continue reading
Where’s The Cash At?
Come one, come all, and let’s whip out our excel spreadsheets, calculators, bank statements, pen, and paper. We’re talking about budgeting. What are the two main components to budgeting? Income and Expenses Expenses are, as you … Continue reading
My Path to Finishing College Debt Free
If I am being truly honest, my path to a degree has not been without any debt. Early in my college career I was taking classes that I did not need. I changed my major … Continue reading
We’re Not Lazy, We’re in Power Save Mode
Do you think you can live off of less than $1,500 a month? Yikes! According to the Social Security Administration Fact Sheet, $1,471 is the average monthly benefit for retired workers. To put that in … Continue reading
Considering Your Emotions When You Think of Money
Hey guys, The Peer Money Mentor Program is back with its seventh cohort and with it comes a little something old, something new, and the return of the blog! Five members from previous semesters have … Continue reading