Tools and Resources
We’re here to meet you and help assist you wherever you are in your personal finance journey.
We want to help you increase your knowledge and implement healthy habits in your personal finance journey. Browse the external websites, worksheet templates, and detailed guides below to get started.
Starting Out in Personal Finance
This journey may be daunting, but starting healthy habits today will benefit your future.
Click for an overview on some of the important personal finance terms you should know moving forward.
Detailed Guides
Undergrad Student Loans Cheat Sheet
Investment Product per Risk Tolerance Level
Worksheet Templates
Budget Track Budget Spending Diary
Other External Resources
Here are some helpful third-party resources to further guide you in your personal finance journey. If you would like to talk further about these resources please email us at FinWell@Baylor.Edu
Cash Course
Cash Course is an online financial education resource designed specifically for college and university students. The program takes a whole-life approach to personal finance, with resources divided into six main areas of learning: earning, saving and investing, protection, spending, borrowing, and paying for education.
To use Cash Course, register here and create an account with your Baylor email. You can then browse the different topics, utilize the financial tools, get answers from financial experts, and complete interactive assignments. To access the assignments, follow these steps:
- Click “My Assignments”
- Select the “BU SOAR” Instructor
- Gain easy access to dozens of assignments available to you for free!
External Links
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