Nielsen College of Business
Why credit is important!
What is credit and Interest? Credit is money that you borrow from a lender and then pay the lender back by a specific date. For example, if you borrow $10 from your mom, you are the b0rrower and your mom is the lender. Something lenders can also do is add interest to the money you borrow. […]
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Debt/Borrowing It is normal for any college student to wind up in a situation where they have debt or are considering borrowing more money to pay for their school, living, or even car expenses. What helps is to know where to borrow, and how to make sure that the borrowing does not become too much […]
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5 Books About Integrating Your Faith Into Your Finances Even though the Bible is the ultimate source of wisdom regarding finances, there are so many books out there that can help you grow spiritually and help you better manage your money. It is so important to read every day, not only to grow your knowledge, […]
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Successful relationships are at the center of every successful company. First Things First Successful leaders become more valuable by adding value to those around them. Adopting a win-win mentality is essential to building a relationship. To be effective as a leader, you must not see any of your subordinates’ successes as a threat but rather as value […]
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College Students and Index Funds In a lot of my client meetings, people ask questions about different types and options for investments. Though we are not able to give investment advice, I am always happy to explain the different vehicles and some of the pros and cons for each one. A lot of my clients […]
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Stepping into a leadership role with little experience is a daunting task. It doesn’t matter if you are taking over an existing team or leading a new group of employees. Leadership is difficult, especially when you are new to leadership. Most leaders gain their positions through years of experience. Time is a luxury a new […]
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Center for Personal Financial Management Peer Coaches are not professionally trained advisors or accountants; we cannot provide specific financial advice or certify tax returns. All counsel given is only educated advice. We’ve all heard of the parable of the talents. You know, the one with the servants who are given funds by their master and […]
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Have you ever heard the old saying, “Managers do things right. Leaders do the right things?” Leaders are set apart because they lead by example. Leading by example sets the tone for those around you. When you set the right example, it encourages the people around you to follow. As a college volleyball player, one […]
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Many college students get stuck when trying to budget because they don’t have a set income. It is not uncommon for college students to pick up odd jobs to make some spending money. However, it is a good idea to start yourself a “nest egg” for when you graduate and have life thrown at you. […]
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What does it take to be an exceptional leader, and how do I expand my leadership ability? Many people find themselves in a leadership position at some point in their life and ask these questions. Whether people succeed in these roles depends on their commitment to improvement and reaching their goals. Becoming a better leader […]
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