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All Posts in #financial literacy

Forbes

Expert Kohn on Elderly Financial Literacy

Friday, April 27, 2018, By Sawyer Kamman

Research by Nina Kohn,  the David M. Levy Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Research at Syracuse University’s College of Law, was recently cited in the Forbes article, “Vast Majority Of Elder Financial Abuse By Guardians Can Be Prevented, Experts Tell…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for Financial Wellness Presentation

Friday, October 20, 2017, By News Staff

Are you feeling anxious about debt? You’re not alone. Seventy-two percent of Americans said they felt stressed about money, with 22 percent feeling “extreme” stress (American Psychological Association). Dumping debt can be easier said than done—but it is a crucial, stress-relieving step in the…

Refinery 29

Expert Gives Advice on First Credit Card Purchase

Friday, October 6, 2017, By Sawyer Kamman

It’s a daunting task, but one everyone has to deal with: navigating how to sign up for your first credit card. In an article for Refinery 29, Derek Brainard, a Financial Literacy Coordinator in the Office of Financial Aid office…

Five things you must do with your money after graduating from college

Friday, May 12, 2017, By Ellen Mbuqe

Syracuse University Derek Brainard, a financial literacy coordinator, AFC®, offers new graduates five pieces of advice for managing their money after graduating college Five Essential Money Tips for New College Grads: Embrace second-hand shopping. Ask “how much does it cost” versus “how…

Campus & Community

Faculty, Staff Invited to Register for Investing 101: Getting Your Money to Work for You

Monday, April 3, 2017, By News Staff

Join Derek Brainard, financial literacy coordinator at Syracuse University, on Tuesday, April 11, for a lunchtime conversation about the basics of investing. Stocks, bonds and mutual funds—what are they, how do they work and how do they fit into the…

Campus & Community

Syracuse University Ranked One of the Best Financial Literacy Programs in Nation

Tuesday, March 14, 2017, By News Staff

Syracuse University’s Financial Literacy program has been named one of the best in the nation by LendEDU. Syracuse ranked #3 in the Top 50 College Financial Literacy Programs by the company that provides an online marketplace for student loans and…

Campus & Community

Money Matters: What You Need to Know about Credit Cards, Your Credit Score (Q&A)

Tuesday, February 7, 2017, By Kathleen Haley

Credit cards can be necessary and useful, and have become more ubiquitous than cash. But if you don’t have a strategy for using and understanding credit, credit cards can lead to financial mistakes and debt. In this edition of the…

Campus & Community

Financial Literacy Coordinator Counsels Students on Money Matters

Tuesday, December 6, 2016, By Kathleen Haley

Financial Literacy Coordinator Derek Brainard encourages students to plan for their financial future early and wisely.

Campus & Community

SU’s Financial Literacy Program Celebrates Financial Literacy Month

Wednesday, April 1, 2015, By News Staff

April is Financial Literacy Month, and SU’s financial literacy program, “I Otto Know This!” is celebrating with sweet treats, prizes, a hashtag contest and activities on the Quad. Financial literacy experts will be available at all events to answer money…

Q&A with financial literacy expert Rebecca Rose

Monday, September 17, 2012, By Kathleen Haley

Rebecca Rose, assistant director of financial literacy and education programs in the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, gives some good advice, explains some of the work she and her colleagues do and describes one of the success stories….

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