At NC State the month of April is dedicated to financial wellness. The program is committed to creating financially healthy NC State students equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain lifelong financial wellness.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 – Basics of Investing: Stocks, Bonds and Mutual Funds
Description: Eric Rosenberg is a financial writer, speaker, and consultant based in Ventura, CA. He is an expert in topics including banking, credit cards, investing, cryptocurrency, insurance, real estate, and business finance. His work has appeared in many online publications including Business Insider, Nerdwallet, Investopedia and U.S. News & World Report.
Join us for an informative and engaging discussion about investment strategies and options.
Eric Rosenberg
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 – Annual FreeSource Fair
Time and Location:11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Talley Student Union Lobby
Description: Stop by the Talley Student Union to see various NC State services and resources that are FREE for our students. Win prizes and grab swag!
Thursday, April 4, 2024 – Money Basics After Graduation
Time and Location: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Talley Student Union, Room 3210
Guest Speaker: Melissa Hart
Description: Melissa Hart, a personal finance instructor at NC State, will share the tools you will need to manage your finances after graduation. She will share a top 10 list of financial tips and tricks to help you transition from college. All are welcome to attend, but this is a can’t-miss session for seniors and graduate students.
A can’t-miss session for seniors and graduate students, but all students are welcome!
Melissa Hart
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 – How to Repay Those Student Loans
Time and Location:12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Talley Student Union, Room 3222
Guest Speaker: Michelle Thompson
Description: Michelle Thompson, Senior Associate of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, will help you understand how to repay your student loans while saving time and money. She will explain loan forgiveness, repayment plans, how to make payments, and what to do if you cannot afford your payments, plus more!
Take the mystery out of how to repay your student loans.
Michelle Thompson
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 – You’ve Got a Salary, Now What?
Time and Location:12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Talley Student Union, Room 3210
Guest Speaker: Jonathan Kraftchick
Description: When you’re starting out in your career, it can be fun to dream about becoming rich, but actually doing it takes a lot of intention and hard work. During this session, we will discuss some of life’s biggest milestones and how decisions you make early in life can determine so much of your financial future.
Money is a topic that all of us think about, but few of us talk about it. Let’s talk about money together.
