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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

Financial Personalities: Introduction

Hey Mean Green Family! Like our new logo? Yep just like you we've been going through lots of changes. One of which includes the introduction of our new series following financial personalities. In this episode I'll explain a bit about them before our series kicks off officially this semester. Thanks so much for the support and we hope you like this new series! Sources: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/07/money-personality.asp...

Sep 16, 202016 min

Health Insurance For The Uninsured

Hi everyone! Super excited to kick off this year with a podcast about something we all need to know more about: Healthcare. Enjoy! Resources: https://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/health-insurance-guide/commercial-health-insurance/ https://www.healthcare.gov/young-adults/college-students/...

Aug 18, 202023 min

Evictions: Facts and tips

In this episode we discuss evictions in the state of Texas and address rumors as well as facts associated with the memorandum. We're joined by The legal student services center to engage in conversation that will help protect students and their families by highlighting their rights as well as many other subtopics. Here is the link to the Legal student services center: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-legal-services Here are links to the sources for information: https://www.bostonglobe.com/...

Jul 27, 202026 min

Securing the Bag

This episode is an audio clip from our presentation on how students can secure jobs/income/security during your time as an undergrad in 2020-2021. Enjoy!

Jul 15, 202019 min

Black Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Greenwood

In honor of Juneteenth and the current racially centered events of late, this episode has been something that has been weighing on my mind a lot in the past couple weeks. In order to give a bit of historic context and background into the economic success and subsequent sabotage of the black community's economic stronghold known as Greenwood, I've created this episode. Here is where you can find all the info for a more in depth analysis by historians: https://www.history.com/topics/roaring-twenti...

Jun 22, 202018 min

Bank Fraud

We've done a bit of re-branding for the podcast. We think it's more than fitting to have a video game theme since everything has turned virtual recently. We hope you like it! Parents give the best advice and that's especially true for what we're going to be discussing today! :) Today I'll be talking to my mom about bank fraud and she'll give tips and words of wisdom. I hope you all learn as much as I did, enjoy! **This podcast was not sponsored by the bank discussed**...

Jun 02, 202024 min

Student of the year: Asia Coley

This year we are celebrating the accomplishments of our center's peer mentor, Asia Coley in winning the student of the year award! This is a Zoom call between me and the newly graduated entrepreneur-to-be! It is the raw uncut version since we are entering a transition so our responses are spaced out as we receive them. Think of it kind of like how spaced responses can be on the news. She is such an inspiration so being able hear her process and growth is very cool and I can't wait for you all to...

May 11, 202031 min

Graduating in 2020 and what it'll look like

If you're graduating soon this podcast is for you! I'll be talking with Amy Hicks, a representative from the Career Center on subjects that pertain to the newly graduating class of 2020. Give this episode a listen to find out more about ways to navigate an uncertain job market. As a sneak peek into some of the resources available, they are now offering virtual mock interviews! Here's the link: https://careercenter.unt.edu/resources/big-interview/ Career Center website link: https://careercenter....

Apr 27, 202023 min

Unemployed? What do you do?

Hey everyone! In this episode I dive into unemployment and all the gritty details of how to apply as well as requirements. I also talk about the stimulus package as a form of income supplement. (Sorry if the audio quality is off, I'm still adjusting so bear with me!) Need advising or assistance from our office? Click the link below: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-money-management-center As I stated in the episode there's a playlist playing in the background to act as some much needed bac...

Apr 13, 202016 min

Covid-19 Myth Busting

This episode we're going to be doing some misinformation myth busting! Our guest Tess will be giving us some helpful resources and helping us dispel some common myths. This'll be the last virus centered episode for a while, given that nothing too drastic changes. We'll be back to talking finance in the following episode. Hopefully you walk away having learned more from this.

Mar 31, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Moving Forward Together: Knowledge is Power

Let's talk Covid-19. Updates on the podcast and how the corona-virus will affect everyone moving forward. This is very new and approaching it alone can be scary, so let's move forward...together!

Mar 23, 202011 min

Black History Month: Black Communities & Wealth

Today we sit down with Shabazz from the Multicultural center. In today's informative, and fun show we will be discussing generational struggles that black people have gone through and why society is the way it is. If you are looking to be educated, this is DEFINITELY 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 ...

Feb 27, 202048 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Valentines Day with UPC

Today we sit down with Kayla! The President of UPC. In today's informative, and fun show we will be discussing different events and different costs associated with Valentines Day. 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 by Chike Paul Okwegba ll Sound ef...

Feb 13, 202013 minSeason 2Ep. 1

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

An update of everything going on with the podcast. More episodes soon starting up February 10th. 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 by Chike Paul Okwegba ll Sound effects from Zapsplat.com...

Jan 28, 20202 min

Preparing For Finals

With everything wrapping up and finals coming up very soon we took time to sit down and help you all prep for your finals. Helpful tips, tricks, and other neat things. 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...

Dec 02, 201916 min

Mean Money: Internships and other Opportunities

In this episode we sit down with a representative from the career center and we discuss what it takes to get an internship. 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 25, 20198 min

Salary Negotiations ll: More Helpful Tips

Today's episode we'll discuss how to negotiate your salary when getting hired for your future career. We also touch on negotiating benefits and understanding your job. 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...

Nov 18, 201915 min

2019 Entrepreneurship Panel Recap

A recap of the live presentation of the entrepreneurship panel that happened this past month. Great gems will be dropped in this podcast. 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

Nov 11, 20191 hr 16 min

Rise and Shine: The Grind to Build Credit

Today we sit down with one of our supervisors and we go over how to build 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

Oct 21, 201928 min

Are You REALLY a Millionaire: Taboo Topics with a Professor

You're in for a treat. Today we have special guest Dr. Steve Cobb on the show and he will be going over taboo money topics, such as savings, the difference in mindset between different generations, and understanding your net worth. 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...

Sep 30, 201943 min

It's the Hard Knock Life for Students

We all know students go through a numerous amount of things during their college experience. This episode we sit down and we tackle a few of those hardships that a student may encounter and how to deal with 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 ...

Sep 23, 201920 min

Do I need a lawyer? Student Legal Services

Today's Episode we will be sitting down with student legal services and discussing some the things they provide for students. 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

Sep 16, 201913 min

The Career Center: Getting a Job

Everything the Career Center has to offer. Join us as we answer questions about UNT's very own Career Center. 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

Sep 09, 201915 min

Transportation Services: Why do we pay for Parking?

Today's episode we sit down with one of the heads of transportation services. From everything including Zipcars, Veo Rides, and Parking Passes, this expert goes into great details about why things are the way they are. 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...

Sep 02, 201931 min

First Day Out! Welcome Back!!!

Welcome back to UNT! We are very excited for you to be back. This episode tackles tips and tricks to be successful on your first day, and beyond. 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...

Aug 26, 201920 min

Voertman's, What it do Baby?!?!??!

This episode of Mean Green Money we sit down with a few representatives of Voertman's and we discuss where is better to buy Textbooks. 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...

Aug 19, 201924 min

Transferring 101: Changing Schools

If you're a transfer student, you know changing schools isn't all cakes and rainbows. In today's episode we sit down with peer mentor Leasia, as she explains her transition from her old school, to UNT. 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...

Aug 12, 201916 min

I Got The Keys: Student Resources

Ever been confused about where to go on campus? Every wanted a one stop shop to find all your information on the resources on campus? We got you covered. 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...

Aug 05, 201934 min

Student Living: Doom Room Hacks

Brand New Hosts? Tips and Tricks to saving money while living in the dorms? Life advice? Jazmin and Giuliana have 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...

Jul 29, 201935 min
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