In this episode, we break down essential tax tips for college students, from preparation to filing. Our guest also discusses United Way of Denton County’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program and how students can access free help, ensuring a smooth and successful tax filing experience. For more information about the University of North Texas Student Money Management Center visit our website: https://moneymanagement.unt.edu/index.html For more information about the United Way Denton Cou...
Mar 28, 2025•17 min
Ready to take control of your finances? In this episode of the Mean Green Money podcast, a guest from Bank of America shares valuable insights on how college students can build stronger money habits. From budgeting and building credit to exploring investing, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you manage your finances effectively and set yourself up for future success—all while still in school. Don’t miss these expert tips! Schedule an appointment with the SMMC: https://mone...
Feb 24, 2025•21 min
Ready to take your education beyond borders? In this episode of the Mean Green Money podcast Money Mentor Shanice and Study Abroad Advisor Haley dive into the exciting world of studying abroad! From choosing the perfect program to exploring financing options, this episode is packed with tips to help you turn your global dreams into reality. Adventure awaits! Schedule an appointment with a study abroad advisor: https://studyabroad.unt.edu/schedule-appointment-advisor Schedule an appointment with ...
Jan 22, 2025•16 min
In this episode, hear inspiring stories from UNT's PUSH students, former foster care youth, as they share their financial journeys. Discover their unique challenges, lessons learned, and the strategies they've developed to build a stable financial future. Gain insight and inspiration from their powerful experiences and valuable advice! For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit: https://moneymanagement.unt.edu/
Dec 13, 2024•31 min
In this episode, we break down the essentials of building and maintaining good credit. Learn practical tips to boost your credit score, avoid common pitfalls, and set yourself up for financial success. Whether you're starting from scratch or repairing your credit, we've got the insights you need!
Oct 29, 2024•18 min
Join us as Financial Advisor Matt Middleton breaks down the basics of investing! Learn key concepts, smart strategies, and common pitfalls to avoid, whether you're a beginner or looking to grow your portfolio.
Oct 01, 2024•17 min
Scams are on the rise! Join the SMMC and special guests for this special episode where they discuss different scams that you should be aware of and how to avoid them.
Aug 29, 2024•22 min
Many college students today have a difficult time understanding ways on how to budget, earn, and save while in college. College students are unaware of the wide variety of information and resources provided by UNT to assist them with their financial needs and inquiries. The Student Money Management Center has selected three interns to share their experiences and advice on financial management and literacy. Join us as interns Samuel Buffoe, Korbin Hall, and Chance McGowan give their insights on h...
Mar 18, 2024•22 min
This episode is presented to you by SMMC Explore Before You Soar Interns, Bryan Soto, and Karen Moya. In this episode, we will dive into the world of budgeting by exploring the 50/30/20 rule and learning how to budget your housing expenses.
Jun 27, 2022•8 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! Renting you first apartment and don't know what to do? Listen to Kaylee and Destiny tell you the Dos and Don'ts of renting your first apartment! Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Mar 21, 2022•20 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! Missing home? We can relate. Listen to our latest episode as Kaylee and Destiny talk about what it feels like to be homesick and the guilt of leaving home. The article we mentioned in the podcast: How to Handle Homesickness in College | Best Colleges | US News Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC...
Mar 07, 2022•25 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discus how they handle stress with the semester ending and the holidays coming up with Rodolfo Gomez, graduate assistant and #1 fan of the podcast. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Dec 06, 2021•21 min
Welcome back to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This episode Destiny and Kaylee discus the pros and cons of productivity culture and how it impacts our life's. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC Cites: How the Culture of Overwork Is Damaging Your Productivity and Your Health (entrepreneur.com)...
Nov 29, 2021•21 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week our interns Oscar & Sam discuss spending habits at UNT with an emphasis on food. There's also a special interview with a first-generation student, Arturo Reyes about their experience with food budgeting at UNT. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Nov 17, 2021•23 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discuss self care and how it impacts our budgets and spending. There's also a special interview about UNT Homecoming! Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Nov 01, 2021•28 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discuss manifesting! Do we believe it? Do we practice? Can you get money by manifesting? With our special guest and co-worker Eseohen. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Oct 25, 2021•25 min
Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee talk about how being uncomfortable is good and can be beneficial for your future. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Oct 11, 2021•27 min
Happy Fall 2021 Semester! To start the semester off Destiny and Kaylee hosted a competition between our Assistant Director Stephen Lewis and his Graduate Assistant Juan Garcia. There goal was to Name that Marketing Catchphrase! Listen to find out who knows more marketing catchphrases! Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Sep 06, 2021•39 min
Join your host Destiny Hunter and co-host producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the Director of the Student Money Management, Paul Goebel about all things Student Money Management Center! This is the final part of the Money Track series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Aug 30, 2021•23 min
Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the Customer Service Manager of SFS, Jackson Currin about all things Student Financial Services! This is part two of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC
Jul 26, 2021•17 min
Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the University of North Texas Assistant Director, Abby Crow-Walker about all things Financial Aid! This is part of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT.
Jun 28, 2021•26 min
Today our center's podcast is going through the first of many changes. Our Peer Mentor Destiny Hunter has now been passed the torch and makes her debut as the new Mean Green Money Podcast Host! We hope you listen in and continue to listen as she talks about all things mean, green, and money. Today she is talking to Michael, a student on campus, about all things business and peeks into the mind of a young entrepreneur. Listen in for a glimpse on what her knew series discussing entrepreneurs will ...
Apr 26, 2021•8 min
This is a short clip of the podcast's former host, Jazmin. Hi guys! I've had such great fun hosting the podcast but I've got to graduate and with that comes the passing of the torch. Consider this my goodbye recorded for the books! Thank you so much for listening!
Apr 26, 2021•1 min
Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we talk to Professor Evers about his new course on financial literacy. We cover so many topics from financial literacy courses to jobs and opportunities in the financial industry. We promise we're not trying to induct you into the financial industry we just REALLY love what we do! If you're interested to learn more about finances contact our offices or sign up for Professor Evers' course. It was so much fun recording and we hope you enjoy this month's ...
Mar 29, 2021•44 min
Due to the winter storm Texas had a few days prior we had to postpone our scheduled podcast episode to the first month in March. But the show goes on! Join me as I talk with Candi Harris about black students and our experiences. We talk about the number one factor that seems to hold students back from finishing college: finances. We discuss the big picture and nuance behind this road block and how it looms over black students especially. It was a good conversation from members in the community a...
Mar 05, 2021•50 min
Hello everyone! It's been a long time, but I'm happy to announce that the mean green money podcast is back to talk money money money! We will, due to needed changes, be uploading once a week as we get ready to transition hosts. In this episode we will be talking about net worth and what it means to start building wealth. Enjoy!
Jan 25, 2021•20 min
Hey everyone. It feels like it's been such a long while since our last upload but such is life in the unpredictable year of 2020. This episode is bound to help plenty of students especially those creeping up on the finish line for the semester. Although quality on our end is quite different due to our attempts to social distance with a podcast hosted via Zoom call the info is still jam packed with great stuff you'll definitely wanna check out. Enjoy!
Dec 01, 2020•27 min
Thank you for joining us in our last Episode in the series! It's been so much fun getting to know more about our office staff through money! Today we're joined by Joey Harmon, a Grad Assistant with the Center and he puts things into perspective by offering a different insight. Joey started out as a saver type which is rare and we'll get to talk about what made him deal with money this way and why he's stuck to it. Enjoy!
Oct 23, 2020•33 min
Today we're joined by the center's assistant director, Danielle to talk about her experiences with money. We also talk about how its influenced her financial personality as well as do some brief comparisons and relate to other experiences we've encountered. Are you similar to Danielle? If so how? If not why? Happy listening!
Oct 12, 2020•53 min
Today we're joined by Giuliana Vargas as she talks about what money means to her, what motivated her financially, and the structure of her life that has culminated the way she sees money. She is the first of many interviews so enjoy!
Sep 28, 2020•52 min
