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Mean Green Money

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Mean Green Money is your source for all things personal finance at UNT. From budgeting and saving to side hustles and investing, we're here to help you be confident with your money. Want to learn more? Visit our office located at the UNT One Stop inside the Student Eagle Services Center or our website:
https://moneymanagement.unt.edu/

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Episodes

SHOW ME THE CREDIT: CRASH COURSE

Credit can be difficult to understand. There is so much that goes into it, and there is so much that you need to know. Rachel and Saint sit down in this episode and tackle everything you need to know about credit. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music...

Jun 11, 201931 min

Get Started Investing

Ever wanted to get started with investing? Not sure about the steps? We got you covered in today's episode. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Jun 04, 201919 min

It's Summertime! Saving Money in Denton

Here in Denton over the summer? Thinking about the things you can do while saving money? We got you covered in today's episode. Affordable things you can do in Denton. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat...

May 28, 201917 min

Graduating with No Debt?! How?!

Graduating debt free may seem impossible, but we sit down with this graduating senior as he explains tips he used in order to leave UNT not owing anything. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

May 14, 201918 min

It's Time for Graduation!

The graduates sit down and discuss what life is going to be like after graduation. From moving out of state to starting your new job. Check out this special edition as we say farewell to our graduates. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensou...

May 07, 201923 min

Entrepreneurship Panel

A recap of the Entrepreneurship Panel held on April 10th, 2019. For those of you who were unable to attend, and want to hear all of the tips and advice having to do with being an entrepreneur, this is the podcast for you. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Note...

Apr 30, 20191 hr 36 min

Decluttering The Crib: Organization for a Better Life

Is your house over crowded with things that you don't need? Have things gotten out of control and you feel the need to get rid of some stuff? Well we got you covered with tips, tricks, and advice on how to declutter your home. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show...

Apr 24, 201923 min

Financial Aid: Breaking Down Unfamiliar Concepts

Do you have unanswered questions about Financial Aid? Not quite sure what you're doing or you don't quite understand how it works, check out this episode. Ft. a member from the financial aid office. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound....

Apr 16, 201928 min

Salary Negotiations: Getting More for your Degree

Today's episode we'll discuss how to negotiate your salary when getting hired for your future career. Rebecca and Rachel answer the how. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Apr 09, 201929 min

MONEY MONTH: Food, Games, and Prizes

Money Month is approaching quick and you're in for a treat. A break down of what money month is exactly and how you can get involved. Prizes, games, and food sounds like a grand plan. To stay updated on our money month events, follow us on Twitter: @unt_smmc Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit ...

Mar 29, 20198 min

SCAMS ARE FYRE!!!

The week after spring break. We're joined with one of our hosts, Giuliana as she sits down with one of the other peer mentors in the office, AJ. This week episode is focused scams. Fyre Festival, Fake Phone Calls and Woodstock?! Find out what they have in common. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center v...

Mar 19, 201915 min

Spring Break! Saving money while having fun!

A week before spring break, Rachel and Becca sit down and discuss helpful tips and tricks to have the most fun you can during spring break, while still thinking about the future. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects fr...

Mar 05, 201919 min

Wanna Travel?! STUDY ABROAD!

This week on Mean Green Money, we're sitting down with 2 study abroad ambassadors. The ins and outs of study abroad. With Lauren, and Andrew Tate. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Feb 26, 201938 min

VALENTINES DAY! LOVE & MONEY

This week on Mean Green Money, 4 of our peer mentors (Saint, Rebecca, Michael, and Austin) sit down and speak on being in a relationship, and how money can play a factor in them. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects fr...

Feb 19, 201922 min

Mean Green Mailbag #4

This week on Mean Green Money, it's time to answer YOUR questions. This episode we'll tackle: credit card debt, savings accounts, 401K retirement, and more! Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Feb 12, 201916 minEp. 4

Credit and Me - An Interview with Author Andrea Fowler

Are you struggling to figure out how this whole credit thing works? So was Andrea when she was a UNT student. But now, she's cleaned up her credit and built a successful career as a realtor. Listen to this interview to find out how she did it, and how you can do the same. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management...

Feb 05, 201936 min

Budgeting to the Extreme - $20 Meal Plan

This episode focuses in on budgeting. More of extreme budgeting. With only $20 for the week, Rachel and Austin tackle the challenge of living on a budget. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Jan 29, 201920 min

Transitioning: College to Career

In this episode we have a very special guest! Former peer mentor Vernisha, takes time out of her schedule to sit down and speak on the difficult transition from college to the real world. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound e...

Jan 22, 201923 min

IT'S THE NEW YEAR! Financial Goals!

This Episode tackles how to plan for your financial goals. Join us as we speak to our offices very own Rachel Grimes, as she walks us through steps necessary in order to plan. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from ...

Jan 15, 201924 min

Cutting Your Grocery Costs

Join Mo and Becca as they learn how UNT Graduate student George Mihaila spends less than $300 a month on groceries for him and his wife and still manages to eat healthy! Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapspl...

Dec 10, 201830 min

Stress Management on a Budget

Happy pre-finals week! Stressed out? If so, this podcast is for you. We sat down with two counselors from the UNT Counseling and Testing Center to talk about how to manage stress without spending a lot of money. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music f...

Dec 03, 201827 min

Mean Green Mailbag #3

This week on Mean Green Money, it's time to answer YOUR questions. We'll cover roomate disputes, payment deadlines, retirement, and more! Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Nov 26, 201819 min

Evening with Entrepreneurs Pt. 2

Did you miss our Evening with Entrepreneurs panel discussion? Don't worry, we recorded it! In a two-part series, we're giving you all of the stories and advice 6 area entrepreneurs have to share with us. In part two, the entrepreneurs answer audience questions on networking, partnerships, age and more. Some of the questions can be hard to hear on the recording, but the answers will give you plenty of information to apply to your own business. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Mon...

Nov 19, 201840 min

Evening with Entrepreneurs Pt. 1

Did you miss our Evening with Entrepreneurs panel discussion? Don't worry, we recorded it! In a two-part series, we're giving you all of the stories and advice 6 area entrepreneurs have to share with us. In part one, learn how they got their ideas, how they deal with failure, and more. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Mo...

Nov 12, 201836 min

Life after Graduation with Stephen Lewis

It's almost that time of the fall again... graduation time. Whether you're excited or terrified, there's no denying that graduating college is a huge life change. On today's show, we bring in a recent graduate and former SMMC mentor to take us through what it's really like. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Manageme...

Nov 05, 201831 min

Securing your First Position with the Career Center

Worried about finding a job after college? The career center can help! Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.co

Oct 29, 201813 min

No Spend Challenge

Could you go two weeks without spending money on anything that's not a need? That's what four of your SMMC peer mentors attempted to do for this week's episode of Mean Green Money. Hear the struggles, lessons learned, and advice for trying your own no spend challenge. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Cen...

Oct 22, 201825 min

Getting through Financially Hard Times with Danielle Champagne

Whether it's job loss, sickness, or conflict, we all experience times when figuring out how we're going to pay the bills is just really hard. This week, we talk about the practical steps you can take to make sure you can make it through those hard times and get back to reaching your goals. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Studen...

Oct 15, 201835 min

Mean Green Mailbag #2

This week on Mean Green Money, it's time to answer YOUR questions. We'll cover budgeting, credit, retirement, and more! Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu with the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Student Money Management Center visit us: moneymanagement.unt.edu Show Notes: Music from Bensound.com Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Oct 05, 201827 min

Making a Living in Art and Music - Part 2

Today, the second half of our interview with two people making their living outside of the 9-5, Eric Mancini and Prince Martin. If you have a passion but aren't sure how to pursue it, this interview will give you insight straight from people who have been there. Eric (an artist) and Prince (a DJ) talk about the struggles, finances, and joy in pursueing their own path.Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: moneymanagement@unt.edu ...

Sep 30, 201831 min
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