LumberChats: Inside NAU

πŸŽ…πŸΌ Survive the Holidays on a College Budget πŸŽ„πŸ’³

November 26, 2019 Northern Arizona University Season 1 Episode 8
LumberChats: Inside NAU
πŸŽ…πŸΌ Survive the Holidays on a College Budget πŸŽ„πŸ’³
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From white elephant gift exchanges to secret Santas, 'tis the season of giving--- and spending too. This year industry experts expect the average American to spend $920 on holiday gifts.

For most college students, life is lived on a budget. It's even worse when the holidays roll around. Thinking about all the gifts you have to purchase for you family and friends can be scary when you realize you're on that same college budget you had at the start of the semester.

While you might start off the holiday season with good intentions, it’s easy to go overboard and find yourself in the red.

This episode we’re helping you avoid that fate with holiday spending tips from NAU Instructional Designer and certified financial coach, Ashlee Binderim. We also hear from sophomore and self-proclaimed bad budgeter Carla Betancourt about the woes of holiday spending as a college student. 


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Meet Ashlee Binderim and Carla Betancourt
Keeping a Holiday Budget
Managing Expectations
Making Extra Cash During the Holiday Season
In Store or Online?
Sale Chasing
Cash or Credit?
Thoughts on Student Credit Cards
Building Credit
Preparing for the NEXT Holiday Season
Tips For Sticking to a Budget
One Piece of Financial Advice