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May 22 min read
Summer Saving Shenanigans in La Crosse, Wisconsin
Provided by IMC! Peer Mentor: Jenna Justu Summer is approaching! Are you staying in La Crosse over the summer again or for the first...
Apr 301 min read
Ty’s Top Picks for a Cheap Night Out
By: Tyler Wietrzykowski From date night to a fun night with friends, finding a cheap night out can be hard. At IMC we did the digging and...
Apr 182 min read
What to Stop Buying in 2024 to Save Money
By: Jake Torn Being a college student usually comes with a lot of financial burdens and there tends to be a lot of unnecessary expenses...
Apr 92 min read
How to Host on a Budget
Written By: Adline Kaske Hosting a Bachelor night or a taco Tuesday but don’t want to break the bank? It can be intimidating to put on a...
Apr 42 min read
Reasons to have an Emergency Fund
By: Ellen Poels What is it and Why it is Important? An emergency fund is a cash reserve that is set aside for unplanned expenses or...
Mar 282 min read
The Benefits of Apartment living
By: Jonathan Williams Having spent the first two years of my college career living in the dorms, I was ready to move off campus. With...
Mar 194 min read
Six Side Hustles For College Students To Earn Extra Cash
Affording college is not easy, so having extra cash to spend is extremely helpful.
Mar 72 min read
From Wasteful to Wise: Transforming Your Energy Habits
By: John McDonald In our current world, energy demands are continuously increasing and every penny counts! Learning how to cut down on...
Feb 282 min read
Investing in Your Future
By: Jack Hansen Investing in your future is something that should be done daily. As many of you probably do already, some examples of...
Feb 203 min read
Savvy Shopping
By: John McDonald Picture this: You're a college student navigating the turbulent waters of academia, juggling assignments, exams, and...
Nov 15, 20232 min read
I’m a Student, What Can I Get a Discount On?
By: Adline Kaske Half of all college students are concerned about paying their monthly expenses according to Ohio State University. With...
Nov 8, 20231 min read
Brooke’s Favorite Cheap Eats in Lax
By: Brooke Voelz Looking for a new restaurant to try out in La Crosse? Look no further! Whether this is your first year or fourth year at...
Oct 25, 20232 min read
BEST INVESTMENTS TO MAKE AS COLLEGE STUDENTS
Pratham Arora One of the hardest things as a college student is to plan for your future. Seeing as how big a transitioning college is,...
Oct 18, 20232 min read
Saving and Budgeting for Current/Future Endeavors
by: Jack Hansen Budgeting is a great tool to use when planning for future trips. Planning to travel Europe, the United States, attending...
Mar 28, 20233 min read
Saving Money at the Grocery Store
By Adline Kaske Like everything else, grocery stores have been impacted by the recent inflation, and food costs are rising. Time reports...
Mar 3, 20233 min read
Tips for Traveling Europe
by Maisy Dyhr “You don’t need to be rich to travel well.” -Eugene Fodor. As a college student, this quote hit me in the right spot. Since...
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Cheap Date Ideas in La Crosse
By: Brooke Voelz If you are anything like me, you love to go out to eat or planning fun activities with your significant other or your...
Dec 16, 20221 min read
Budgeting for Your Coffee Addiction
By: Maisy Dyhr Hello, fellow coffee addict, it’s time to get vulnerable. Like many, my days start with a cup of coffee. Typically, the...
Dec 9, 20222 min read
Frugality: The Humble Art and Science
By: Nick Howard Many in the personal finance world toss around the term, frugality, and little are aware of its significance. In life,...
Dec 2, 20221 min read
Setting Goals
By: Carlos Teran Our mission It Make$ Cents is to equip students with the tools and strategies to develop financial fitness....
Nov 25, 20223 min read
My Top 6 Podcasts/Books/Blogs to Kick-Start your Finances
By: Rachel Rendall The summer before my freshman year in college, my cousin gave to me two personal finance books that she had been given...
Nov 18, 20222 min read
Ways to Get Started in Investing
By: Jack Hansen You may be wondering, “What is investing?” Investing can take many different routes being either investing in land/real...
Mar 6, 20223 min read
A Guide to Hedging Inflation
Provided by IMC! Peer Mentor: Cole Greco As I am sure many of you are aware, there has been a consistent topic trending in news over the...
Feb 25, 20225 min read
Hedging Investments During Inflation: Tips for Young Investors
Provided by IMC! Peer Mentor: Nicholas Howard Financial Stability As young adults, either in school or the workforce, the decisions we...
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