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Orange Community Invited to File Taxes for Free
Within the Wellness Leadership Institute, students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a free 30-minute tax session workshop hosted by the Office of Financial Literacy. At varying times, over 30 workshops are available until Thursday, April 15. Attendees will…
University’s Financial Literacy Program Ranked No. 2 in Nation
The Office of Financial Literacy, a unit within Financial Aid and Scholarship Programs, was named one of the best programs in the nation by LendEDU. Syracuse ranked No. 2 in the Top 50 College Financial Literacy Programs, moving up a…
Money Matters: How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
News of this year’s Equifax breach, fraudulent I.R.S. tax returns and hacks into retail giants shows the ever-growing need to protect a person’s identity. “Identity theft is, unfortunately, not 100 percent preventable, so it’s important to know what resources are…
Money Matters: Syracuse Smart Money Program Leads Students to Financial Wellness
As students accept their diploma at the end of their academic careers at Syracuse University, they are prepared for professional success. The Office of Financial Literacy wants students to also be ready to achieve financial success and wellness through a…
Five things you must do with your money after graduating from college
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…
Peer Financial Coaches Guide Fellow Students on Path of Financial Well-Being
This is another feature in a series of stories by SU News, in collaboration with the Office of Financial Literacy, about the work of the office and money strategies for students. As a peer financial coach, Steven Winschel Jr. ’18…
Improve Your Money Habits: Financial Literacy Month Offers Resources, Events for Students
Students are encouraged to take time to build better money habits during Financial Literacy Month in April. The University’s Office of Financial Literacy has organized several events for students to learn more about planning for their financial future. On Tuesday,…