Money Talks Series

• Clarify life goals and values by connecting personal aspirations (career, lifestyle, and major milestones) to practical financial planning.
• Build a realistic budget that helps manage college expenses, income, and spending while developing healthy money habits.
• Understand taxes, including filing requirements, common tax forms, and refunds.
• Learn credit basics and investing fundamentals so that you can start early and with confidence.

Please email moneymgmt@miami.edu from your UM email at least three business days before your chosen event below and you will receive the meeting invitation with the location.

• Thursday 9/24 from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 10/20 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Monday 11/9 from 4 - 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 12/1 from 4 - 5:30 p.m.

• Learn investing strategies and tools for college students, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, risk vs. reward, and the power of compound growth.
• Build and maintain strong credit by learning how credit scores work, how to use credit cards responsibly, and how to avoid common mistakes.
• Explore beginner-friendly investment accounts such as CDs, index funds, and retirement accounts (e.g., Roth IRAs) so you can develop a personalized action plan to start investing early.

Please email moneymgmt@miami.edu from your UM email at least three business days before your chosen event below and you will receive the meeting invitation with the location.

• Monday 9/14 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 9/30 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday 10/22 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 10/27 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday 11/6 from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
• Thursday 11/12 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Monday 11/30 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.

This workshop covers essential topics including credit management, effective budgeting strategies, and goal setting to achieve financial milestones. Participants will also gain practical insights into purchasing their first car (or home), and learn key principles of investing, insurance, and tax filing. Through interactive discussions, students will develop actionable skills to manage their finances wisely, make informed decisions, and pave the way for a secure financial future.

Please email moneymgmt@miami.edu from your UM email at least three business days before your chosen event below and you will receive the meeting invitation with the location.

• Wednesday 9/16 from 4 – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday 10/13 from 4 – 6 p.m.
• Friday 10/23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Thursday 10/29 from 4 – 6 p.m.
• Tuesday 11/17 from 4 – 6 p.m.
• Wednesday 12/2 from 4 - 6 p.m.

Join us for Financial Fitness Fridays, a casual lunchtime learning session where no question is too small and no financial topic is off-limits. Whether you're wondering how to start investing, create a budget, set goals, manage debt, build credit, or simply make smarter money decisions, we're here to talk through it together.

Please email moneymgmt@miami.edu from your UM email at least three business days before your chosen event below and you will receive the meeting invitation with the location.

• Friday 9/18 from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
• Friday 9/25 from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
• Friday 10/16 from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
• Friday 11/13 from 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

New or used? Buy or lease? Cash or finance? Gas or hybrid? What is best for me? Learn how to ensure your vehicle purchase supports your personal finance life plan/goals: research, credit, debt-to-income ratios, dealerships. Understand total cost of ownership: financing, insurance, depreciation, maintenance. Develop strategies for dealership preparedness before getting started with this big purchase.

Please email moneymgmt@miami.edu from your UM email at least three business days before your chosen event below and you will receive the meeting invitation with the location.

• Monday 11/2 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 11/18 from 4 – 5:30 p.m.