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1 Money Management David Roach Money Education Center Texas A&M University

2 Money and Emotions Managing our finances should evoke emotional reactions. The key is in which emotions. Confidence instead of fear, empowerment instead of distress.

3 The Hidden Perk Being financially literate can be a huge advantage for you both personally and professionally. Among Professionals 70% Say Financial stress is their most common cause of stress

4 Remember: I before E Income > Expenses Tip the scale in your favor!

5 Are They Really Rich? Sued for $300,000 Credit Card Debt (2016) Bankruptcy (2003) $38 Million Debt Bankruptcy (2015) Must pay $23 Million to Creditors Bankruptcy (2009) Owed IRS $13 Million 3 castles, 2 islands, 1 dinosaur skull, 1 jet, 2 yachts, 50 sports cars

6 You are Your Best Investment The problem is not how much we earn it s how much we spend! The Automatic Millionaire by David Bach

7 Why Budget Your Money? Budgeting Your Money Puts You in Charge of Your Finances Gives You More Confidence Makes You Feel Less Guilty Allows You to Prioritize Enables You to Track Your Spending Allows You to Control Debt Gives You a Better Opportunity to Save Helps You Accomplish Financial Goals!

8 How to Do It 1. Establish Your Financial Goals Short Term New Phone, Spring Break Trip, Car Repair Medium Term Establishing an Emergency Fund, Wedding Long Term Dream Home, Repay Student Loans, Retirement

9 A Debt Free Life Paying an Extra $50 a Month Paying an Extra $100 a Month Principal $60, $60, Required Monthly Payment Extra Monthly Payment Total Interest Saved on loan Years to Pay Back Loan $ $ $50.00 $ $1, $3,

10 Save! Save! Save! Start with Small Goals $5 a week and build up from their Saving 15-20% of your income is ideal Invest time in your finances Awareness is key Start tracking your expenses Establish an Emergency Fund!

11 Emergency Fund Recommend $1,000 for students Professionals eventually need 3-6 months of expenses

12 How to Do It Identify Your Sources of Income Grants/Scholarships/Loans Family Work Income (After Taxes) Other Income

13 How to Do It Identify Your Expenses Fixed Expenses (Flat rate bills) Variable Expenses (Change each month) \\

14 What is Required for a Budget to Work? Understandable Easy Quick Can t Eliminate All Fun Needs Some Flexibility Discipline Right for You!

15 Financial Quiz Question 1 What is possibly the most popular online budgeting website?

16 Online Budget Resources Track and Compare Your Income and Expenses Budgeting TitleOptions Mint.com Personal Capital You Need a Budget (YNAB) Your Bank s Mobile App Excel Budget Sheets SALT TM Envelope Method

17 How to Do It Track and Compare Your Income and Expenses Title URL Information Mint Track your bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and loans graphically. Automatically tags expenses. * Before deciding which website to use, make sure that you look into all of the security information to make sure that you feel completely safe uploading your banking account information.

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19 You Can Do It!

20 Financial Quiz Question What is the cost of two Trailer Park tacos and a drink at Torchy s in College Station? a) $8.98 b) $9.80 c) $10.83 d) $ Chicken Taco - $3.75 x 2 Soda - $2.50 Plus tax

21 How to Do It (continued) Identify and Neutralize Your Latte Factor(s) A latte spurned is a fortune earned People magazine What is a Latte Factor? All unnecessary expenditures that you buy each month How do you find a Latte Factor? Track your expenses Am I buying too much of something? Do I really need this item?

22 Latte Factor Examples

23 Financial Quiz Question 3 What is the cost of a Grande Caramel Macchiato at the local Starbucks? a) $4.50 b) $4.73 c) $4.89 d) $5.03 $ $0.38 tax = $5.03

24 Save vs. Spend Example: Buy a coffee every morning at the local coffee shop for a total of approximately $5.00. $700 $600 Month 1 - $150 Month 2 - $300 Month 3 - $450 Month 4 - $600 $500 $400 $300 $200 $100 $0 Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 $600 x 8 Semesters = $4800!

25 Living on a Budget.

26 The biggest barrier to becoming rich is living like you re rich before you are. -Knight Kiplinger

27 About the Center We Can Teach Aggies About..

28 Walk-in Advising Appointments Presentations & Resource Tables

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