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Chess Benefits in Business and Personal Finance / By: Maggie Tsyganova
Chess is often seen as an anti-social game with seemingly no benefit in the business world. These societal misconceptions prevent...
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Saving Success with Behavioral Economics / By: London Gibson-Purcell
Saving can be a hassle. There are temptations that exist in all parts of life. According to CPS student, Laylen Bates, “I spend most of...
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Staying Financially Secure During the Pandemic / By: Amari Martin
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, the economic impact is having different effects on American families across the US. For many...
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The Importance of Saving in College / By: Moises Sanchez
2020 will be remembered for ages as the year of COVID-19. The pandemic halted jobs and slowed economic activity, catching many people...
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Money Management: Tips for Healthier Finances / By: Christi Wright
Have you ever looked at your transaction history in your bank account and were shocked about where your money went or how quickly you...
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Career Autonomy is Just a Click Away / By: Olamide Babayeju
Everyone dreams of working for themselves. However, the amount of capital and commitment that goes into developing a product or...
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Building Credit Early for Real Estate / By: Steven Li
Want to buy your first house? Own multiple rental properties? There are a variety of reasons you would want to enter the real estate...
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Financial Services Pipeline Career Conference / By: Trenati Baker
Have you ever thought about starting your career in finance? The average financial advisor makes a salary of $70,000/year (Indeed, 2020)....
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Help Secure Your Health / By: Ivon Guzman
by Ivon Guzman Insurance plays an essential role in having access to good healthcare. However, low-income families are often placed at a...
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Become Financially Literate and Live Longer / By: Elizabeth (Lizzy) Brahin
by Elizabeth (Lizzy) Brahin ATTENTION: America is facing an emergency and YOU may be at risk. Most Americans are financially illiterate —...
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It’s As Easy as 1, 2, 3: Apply! Save! Budget! / By: Trenati Baker
For seniors, as tax season comes to an end, FASFA and IDOC are completed and updated, and financial aid award letters come out, college...
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Money Smart Meal Planning / By: Trenati Baker
Summer is an exciting time for Chicago youth, especially those who are employed through the One Summer Initiative or other job...
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Instant Ramen, Instant Problems / By: Cindy Chan
by Cindy Chan Instant ramen is a common go-to meal for many college students and anyone who is on a tight budget. It is cheap,...
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Beauty on a Budget / By: Cyan Baker
by Cyan Baker Ever sit at home trying to think of ways to lessen the cost of maintaining your hair? Try doing your hair yourself! Here...
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Detrimental Finance and Health Effects to Vaping / By: Fathima Shaikh
Every year, the number of teens using e-cigarette products skyrockets. If middle and high schoolers quit their use of e-cigarette's,...
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Spend It Smart, Don’t Blow It / By: Daniela Ocana
As graduation approaches, high school seniors are spending their last moments of high school with a vague idea about what’s coming...
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Why Good Credit Matters / By: Miguel Betancourt
Many college students have a lot of worries about what they are trying to accomplish in life. Some are even struggling financially or...
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The Importance of Budgeting / By: Janel Ray
A budget allows us to create a spending plan for our money. I believe that setting a budget is critical because with a budget you know...
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Selecting a Secure Bank Account / By Alexander Shaw
Our relationship with our bank is based on trust. In order for you to trust a financial institution with the money that you have earned,...
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A Key to Successful Relationships is Protecting Your Own Identity! / By Christi Wright
By Christi Wright Learning to protect yourself and your identity is critical before you engage in any business or professional...
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