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Financial Game Nights Includes 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! Topics included in the game will be tailored to the educational needs of your group. 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: Financial Scavenger Hunt, Financial Quiz Bowl, and Financial Jeopardy. |
Length: 1 hour |
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| Financial Boot Camp | During this interactive workshop, SMMC representatives lead participants through a comprehensive financial workbook. Participants gain an overall understanding of how to be financially successful. 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 |
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 |
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 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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Funny Money Nights Includes Decorate Your Own Piggy! |
During this fun interactive workshop, students will get tips for how to improve their financial health while decorating their own piggy bank! Cost is $1 per person to cover the cost of the piggy banks. Tips will be tailored to the educational needs of your group. |
Length: 30 mins. |
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Money Zones Interactive Displays |
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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| 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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| Real Life Financial Stories | Presented by UNL Alums | Get tips for financial success by listening to the financial stories of UNL alums. |
Length: 30 mins. |
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Featured Speaker: Investing |
Collaboration with Lincoln Business Community |
Learn the basics about investing from an investing professional. This speaker has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry in Lincoln. He offers practical advice for new investors. NOTE: This is not a sales pitch. This speaker is committed to financial education. This presentation has been approved by the UNL SMMC. |
Length: 30 mins. |
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Featured Speaker: Real Estate |
Collaboration with Lincoln Business Community |
Learn about the home-buying process and flipping a house. This speaker has over 40 years of experience in the real estate industry in Lincoln. She offers practical advice for first-time home buyers. NOTE: This is not a sales pitch. This speaker is committed to financial education. This presentation has been approved by the UNL SMMC. |
Length: 30 mins. |
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Featured Speaker: Stress Management |
UNL Health Center | Learn about common stressors and how to use time management skills and other techniques to ease and cope with stress. |
Length: 30 mins. |
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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 |
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| 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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Workshop FAQ Note: 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! |
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| Alcohol & Your Finances | Learn how alcohol can cause money stress. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Creating a Professional Image on a Budget | Get budget-friendly tips for how to create a professional image. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Eating Healthy on a Budget | Learn the basics of creating a spending plan and enjoy a live cooking demo. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Fundraising Ideas for Student Organizations | Get ideas for fun, money-making fundraisers! | Request this Workshop | ||
| Guide to Buying Your First Car | Learn how to wisely maneuver through the car-buying process. | 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 | ||
| Investing 101 | Learn about the basics of investing your money. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Managing Student Loans | An in-depth look at students loans and repayment plans. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Money Management 101: Celebrity Financial Stories | Learn key information about personal finance through discussing financial mistakes made by well-known celebrities. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Moving Off Campus | Learn the steps you need to take before you choose your first apartment. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Passports & Wallets | You CAN study abroad. Start planning for how you will pay for your trip. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Solve the Mystery of Credit | Learn how your credit score will affect your future & get tips for how to build a good score. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Spring Break Savings | Get great tips for how to plan a budget-friendly spring break trip. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Traveling on a Budget | Get great tips for how to plan a budget-friendly trip. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Wedding on a Budget | Get great tips for how to plan a budget-friendly wedding. | Request this Workshop | ||
| Work Less/Save More |
Learn the basics of personal financial management so you get your financial life on track. Bonus: Get tips for how to find free money for college! |
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| 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 | ||
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| 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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