College life is full of opportunities to spend money. Books, dates, student loans, credit cards, and spring break trips add up fast. Need help juggling it all? You've come to the right place.
DePaul's Financial Fitness Program can help you manage your costs from your first year to graduation and beyond. Our free workshops and one-on-one advising sessions teach you how to take control of your money, instead of letting it control you.
Let's face it, money management and financial planning can seem complex and overwhelming. But, money doesn't have to be a scary topic. Money is a tool that, when managed well, can help you reach your goals and prepare for your future. This site can get you started.
Find tips on creating a budget and handling debt. Learn where to keep your money, and how to make it, save it, and spend less of it.
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Only 21% of students between the ages of 16 and 22 say they have taken a personal finance course through school.
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Only 26% of 13 to 21 year olds reported their parents actively taught them how to manage money.
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Research has shown that as little as 10 hours of personal financial education positively affects students spending and savings habits.
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People from 16 to 22 comprise the majority of online shoppers despite the fact that they are ill-prepared to manage their money.
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If you saved $200 a month you could be a millionaire when you retire.