Personal Finance Information for Missions Students
17 April 2008
Rob Maupin, one of my colleagues who teaches intercultural studies, asked me to speak to a group of his students about money. Neither Rob nor I learned anything (formally) about personal finance as college students. As could be expected, then, we made some mistakes and learned a lot by trial-and-error. Now, however, we’re trying to help our students make better decisions with their money.
Students (and others) can download the presentation handout here (PDF).
Additional Resources
Dave Ramsey.com - Author of The Total Money Makeover
Get Rich Slowly - If you follow only one link out of this site, make it this one. J.D.’s site is a fantastic resource for those trying to get out of debt, make better financial choices, and live more simply. Also features a list of the best books for personal finance and an updated list of the best banks for high-yield savings accounts.
USAA.com - When my wife and I first married 12 years ago, I read an article in Money magazine on the best bank in the U.S. USAA topped the list and we moved our money there. We also have our mortgage and auto insurance with USAA. The company’s exceptional products and services are available only to military personnel and their families.
HSBCdirect.com - HSBC offers an easy-to-use, high-interest savings account that can be opened with as little as $1. A good place for your emergency fund.
I couldn’t understand some parts of this article Personal Finance Information for Missions Students, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.