Tips on Saving Money
°®¶ą´«Ă˝ and Goalsetter Continue Financial Wellness Webinar Series with Practical Tips on Saving Money
By Michele Mitchum
Virtual, free series features Goalsetter’s award-winning curriculum together with financial wellness leadersÂ
°®¶ą´«Ă˝ is pleased to continue its webinar series with , an award-winning financial education platformdedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through engaging and practical resources. The ninth installment of the ten-part series, “How to Comparison Shop and Save Money,” will take place on Tuesday, July 15, at 12 p.m. MST.
This session, featuring Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court, iGrad’s Senior Vice President of Operations Kevin Soehner and moderated by °®¶ą´«Ă˝ Financial Literacy Director Chris Conway, will focus on practical strategies for saving money, including establishing a budget, categorizing expenses, interest-saving measures and financial tools to assist in planning.
Throughout the series, participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to leverage savings accounts and plan for a secure financial future, as well as engage in a Q&A session during each webinar.
“We’re proud to continue this series with °®¶ą´«Ă˝, empowering more individuals to take charge of their financial futures,” says Van Court. “By translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable steps, we’re proving that smart money habits are within reach for everyone, no matter their starting point.”
Each month during the series, °®¶ą´«Ă˝ and Goalsetter will offer webinars focused on key strategies for financial wellness:
- November: Managing Credit Card Debt and Fostering Good Credit Habits
- December: Paying for School and Scholarships
- January: The Art and Science of Effective Budgeting
- February: Stop Overspending: 5 Tips
- March: Yes! You Can Save Money: Little Actions that Add Up
- April: Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, Even If You Think You Can’t
- May: Why Credit Scores are Important and How to Improve Them
- June: How to Plan for Your Eventual Retirement
- July: How to Comparison Shop and Save Money
- August: How to Set Your Kids Up for Future Financial Success
In addition to the Goalsetter webinar series, °®¶ą´«Ă˝ supports students’ financial wellness by offering a suite of resources and tools to help them manage their finances responsibly. One such resource is the iGrad® online money-management tool, which students can use to learn how to budget, save, minimize borrowing, and understand future student loan payments. iGrad is a registered trademark of iGrad, inc.
Individuals interested in exploring additional opportunities to save time and money at the University may use the University’s Savings Explorer™ tool for prospective students. The Savings Explorer tool presents information about scholarship opportunities and transferring college credit and earning credit for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment, national testing programs, alternative course providers, and military service. By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can learn about what other students with relevant experience have saved.
About °®¶ą´«Ă˝
°®¶ą´«Ă˝ innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant courses, interactive learning, skills-mapped curriculum for our bachelor’s and master’s degree programs and a Career Services for Life® commitment help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. For more information, visit  phoenix.edu/blog.html.
