Change Matters

Looking to get a credit cards but don't know which one to get? In this episode, Comet Cents breaks down the different features credit cards offer to inform you on how to choose the best one!

In today’s episode, Comet Cents will explain how to go from zero to hero on your credit score! We will discuss what makes up a credit score and how to check your credit score and credit report. 

Scared to start a budget? No problem! In today's episode, Comet Cents discusses how to set up a budget for beginners. They also cover a popular budgeting principle, the 50/30/20 rule, as well as how to budget for various scenarios.

Have you heard of Comet Cents but don’t know who we are? If yes, this episode is made for you! In this episode, we talk about what Comet Cents is, the story of one of our student worker’s journey to Comet Cents, and an embarrassing mishap with money! Follow us on our socials or book an appointment with us through our Linktree on our profile!

Today, two members of the Comet Cents team, Bharath and Nicolas, will be joined by Dr. Steven Haynes, a professor at the University of Texas at Dallas. The topic of today's discussion revolves around current financial events, and the main talking points are inflation and interest rates. We dive into each of these from the perspective of college students, banks, and companies. We highly recomme...

Foundational knowledge for anyone interested in the cryptocurrency space! We talk about what it is, the opportunities, and risks that come with Cryptocurrency. 

What do you think about the current financial events right now? We will talk about new takeovers, downfalls and the others in-between. 

The Comet Cents Team discuss the basics of investing and how to get started! 

Personal finance advice to first-gen college students.

Tax Link: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers

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This week's episode is about repaying student loans hosted by Sandra and Aditya! Website: https://oue.utdallas.edu/comet-cents Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cometcents/ Contact Us: Comet Cents McDermott Library First Floor MC 1.413 Telephone: 972-883-2469 cometcents@utdallas.edu

In this episode, we take a deep dive into which budgeting tools we use and how you can use them as well. Excel Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-6i8Yws2OjtyKnUxnI9ugLnig46h-uHDbsM41JIGBRg/edit?usp=sharing Apps: Mint, YNAB, Clarity Money, and Good Budget We'd also love to thank our listeners! If you have any questions or comments let us know! Website: https://oue.utdallas.edu/co...

Has your college budget started to get a bit tighter? Or maybe you haven't even looked at your budget. Listen in as we identify steps to make your financial goals come true.  Website: https://oue.utdallas.edu/comet-cents Email: cometcents@utdallas.edu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cometcents/ 50/30/20 Rule 50% Needs - shelter, food, utilities 30% Wants - clothing, entertainment, eating...

We have a special guest co-host on this podcast, he along with the other hosts share tips on building your credit score and discuss credit cards!

This podcast covers the commonly asked questions on the topic of taxes. Listed below are the links that we referenced in this episode that may be helpful for you when filing your taxes. https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-you-by-volunteers https://www.usa.gov/file-...

Change Matters talking about Loans for College!

Young adults take on money management.