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During the transition from high school to college, financial responsibility becomes increasingly important. Tuition, living expenses, and other college expenses must be calculated and budgeted for. Opening a checking account before the big step can make life a little easier. Even if your parents are covering your tuition, sometimes you’ll need your own money. You … Read more

Determine how much you want to save each month   If you’re asking yourself, “How much should I save each month?”, it’s time for a financial analysis. When deciding how much to save, consider your income—your salary plus any other household income—as well as all fixed and variable expenses. Financial goals like building an emergency … Read more

Meet your users where they are with payment options that adapt to their schedule and lifestyle. Managing loan payments shouldn’t feel like a chore. Borrowers today expect the same level of control, convenience, and flexibility from their loan payments as they do from any other digital experience in their lives. Yet, all too often, the … Read more

On a morning walk, I listened to a podcast conversation. Ezra Klein and Gillian Tett, a Financial Times columnist with a Ph.D. in Anthropology, discussed Pierre Bourdieu’s framework of four forms of capital—economic, political, social, and cultural—which sparked my thinking about leadership in a new light. How might flourishing leaders leverage these different forms of … Read more

“Can you write a letter of recommendation for me? I’m applying to a doctoral program at your alma mater.” This was the email Ruth received from someone within her network whom she knew of, but didn’t really know personally. What made matters worse, this came from someone who was always asking for favors, but never reciprocated. … Read more