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| Financial Game Nights Typically includes Decorate Your Own Piggy Bank and the Money Machine! |
Learn great money management tips while participating in a fun game! Each game ends with winners getting a turn in the money machine! Popular topics include: Organizing Your Financial Life, Managing Credit & Debt, and Understanding Your Credit Score. We will choose the game format that will work best for your group. Games include: Scavenger Hunt, Quiz Show, Jeopardy, I Want to Be a Millionaire, Money Personality, I Never, and more! |
Length: 1 hour or more |
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| One-on-One Money Coaching Sessions Get your individual questions answered. |
Have an Accredited Financial Counselor come to your organization's meeting and answer your members' personalized questions. You will need to submit your members' questions before the workshop. Personalized financial resources will be created especially for your members. | Length: 1 hour or more |
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| Financial Boot Camp An efficient way to quickly gain an overall understanding of how to be money smart. |
During this interactive workshop, SMMC representatives lead participants through a comprehensive financial workbook. Participants gain an overall understanding of how to be money smart. Topics discussed include: Financial Health Checkup, Finding Extra Income, Budget Basics, Saving, Establishing Credit, Insurance, Investing, and more. Workbook is provided. | Length: 1 hour |
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| Financial Murder Mysteries A fun way to learn financial tips. |
Have fun learning money management tips while acting out a financial murder mystery! Your group members will be the actors and will solve the mystery! Limited to groups of 15 or less. | Length: 1 hour |
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| DIY Spa Night A fun way to learn financial tips. |
Learn how to make your own spa treatments, including a face mask, body polish, and more! Then relax and learn how to get your financial life organized. After this fun night, you will be on your way to financial success! Limited to groups of 15 or less. | Length: 1 hour |
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| Happy Hour/Happy Wallet Includes a money personality quiz. |
Learn the basics of money management to keep your wallet "happy" and learn about cheap or free activities around Lincoln. Bonus: Complete a Money Personality quiz! This workshop is a great option for freshmen and pledge classes. |
Length: 30 mins. |
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| Money Zones Interactive Displays Can be included as part of your own events. |
Learn practical money management life skills through this interactive educational activity! SMMC representatives will bring an interactive display to your residence floor or event. Students will learn key money management tips while completing fun activities. This activity can be part of an event. Students can participate in this interactive display whenever they want. We will suggest the Money Zone that will work best for your group. Topics include: Break Your Bad Money Habits, Money Personality, Biggest Rip-offs, and more! |
Length: Any |
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The SMMC partners with several Lincoln businesses and financial institutions to bring UNL students high-quality financial workshops. The following workshops combine expert opinions with practical financial tips especially for UNL students. | ||||
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| Solve the Mystery of Credit | Collaboration with the University of Nebraska Federal Credit Union |
Learn how your credit score will affect your future and get tips for how to build a good credit score. | Length: 30 mins. |
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| Operation Graduation | Collaboration with UNL Career Services |
Learn about job search strategies, employee benefits, and the most common financial mistakes college grads make. | Length: 30 mins. |
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| Get Organized! | Collaboration with Wells Fargo |
Get your financial life organized by learning how to use the financial tools offered by your bank or credit union. | Length: 30 mins. |
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| Couponing Class | Collaboration with Chicks Dig Deals |
Learn how to save hundreds of dollars each year! | Length: 45 mins. |
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| Budget-Friendly Event Planning | Collaboration with Event Design |
Learn how to save money when planning events, especially weddings. | Length: Varies |
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The SMMC has strong partnerships with several Lincoln businesses and financial institutions. We can help your group find speakers on a variety of financial topics. | |
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| Past speakers invited to student groups have included: | |
| Real Life Financial Stories | Presented by UNL Alums |
| Beginning Investing | Presented by Professionals from the Lincoln Business Community |
| Your First House | Presented by Professionals from the Lincoln Business Community |
| Money Stress Management | Presented by Professionals from the University Community |
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Don't have a set meeting schedule? Want to help your group members gain money management knowledge when it's convenient for you? The SMMC offers online workshops, as well as videos and documentaries you can rent from the SMMC for no charge. | |||
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| Online Workshops | Work together to complete an online financial workshop. Have fun and learn money management tips! | Length: About 10 minutes |
Online Workshops |
| Dave Ramsey Video Program | Learn the basics of financial management through Dave Ramsey's College Program. Watch videos and use a workbook to help you find ways to start on the path to financial success. Each section takes about 1 hour. Topics include:
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Length: (5) 1 hour sessions |
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| Rent: I.O.U.S.A. | I.O.U.S.A. boldly examines the rapidly growing national debt and its consequences for the United States. | Length: 1 1/2 hours |
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| Rent: Inside Job | The first film to expose the shocking truth behind the economic crisis of 2008. The global financial meltdown, at a cost of over $20 trillion, resulted in millions of people losing their homes and jobs. Features interviews with major financial insiders, politicians and journalists. | Length: 2 hours |
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| Rent: Maxed Out | Maxed Out takes us on a journey deep inside the American debt-style, where everything seems okay as long as the minimum monthly payment arrives on time. | Length: 1 1/2 hours |
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| Rent: Suze Orman for the Young, Fabulous & Broke | Orman lays out powerful advice and smart money moves that can help young men and women at what is perhaps the most critical time of their financial lives. | Length: 1 1/2 hours |
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Each workshop contains a fun, interactive educational activity. These are not your normal financial education workshops! Normally workshops are 30 minutes long, but can be customized to fit any time frame. | |
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| 101 Savings Ideas | Learn tips for how to save thousands of dollars each year! Also, recognize the financial mistakes many students make and tips for how they can prevent making these mistakes. Bonus: Complete a "Money Personality" quiz! Request this Workshop |
| Alcohol & Your Finances | Learn how alcohol can cause money stress. Request this Workshop |
| Happy Hour/Happy Wallet | Learn the basics of money management to keep your wallet "happy" and learn about cheap or free activities around Lincoln. Bonus: Complete a "Money Personality" quiz! Request this Workshop |
| Work Less/Save More | Learn the basics of personal financial management so you get your financial life on track. Includes the financial stories from well-known celebrities. Bonus: Get tips for how to find free money for college! Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Affording Study Abroad |
You CAN study abroad. Start planning for how you will pay for your trip. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Beginning Investors |
Learn about the basics of investing your money. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Budget-Friendly Off-Campus Living |
Learn the steps you need to take before you choose your first apartment. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Building Your Credit Score |
Learn how your credit score will affect your future & get tips for how to build a good score. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Buying Your First Car |
Learn how to wisely maneuver through the car-buying process. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Creating a Professional Image on a Budget |
Get budget-friendly tips for how to create a professional image. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget |
Learn the basics of creating a spending plan and enjoy a live cooking demo. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Reducing Student Loan Debt & Repaying Student Loans |
An in-depth look at students loans and repayment plans. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Spring Break Trips on a Budget |
Get great tips for how to plan a budget-friendly spring break trip. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Traveling on a Budget |
Get great tips for how to plan a budget-friendly trip. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Weddings on a Budget |
Get great tips for how to plan a budget-friendly wedding. Request this Workshop |
| Tips for Student Organizations: Gaining Sponsorships & Effective Fundraiser Ideas |
Get ideas for fun, money-making fundraisers! Request this Workshop |
| Create Your Own Workshop | Let us know what your group members want to learn about and we will create a workshop just for you! Request Workshop Development |
| Financial Education Events | You can bring your organization to one of our financial education events. | Event Schedule |
| Develop Your Own Event | The SMMC can also work with your organization to develop a financial education event that fits the educational needs of your organization. Some example events include: * Local or National Financial Speakers * Panel Discussions with UNL Faculty & Community Members * Financial Movie Nights |
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