{"id":151445,"date":"2023-10-16T10:07:21","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T16:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=151445"},"modified":"2024-07-17T15:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T21:20:33","slug":"wellness-series-the-financial-dimension","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=151445","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Series: The Financial Dimension"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Financial wellness is how we navigate our income, our level of financial stability, how well we make financial decisions and recognizing that everyone\u2019s financial situation is unique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good financial health means preparing for short- and long-term needs, following a realistic budget, keeping our spending in line with our values and goals, and avoiding debt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General ways to improve your financial wellness include setting a budget to follow, buying generic products instead of brand name, learning about smart financial techniques from experts, devoting a small amount of each paycheck to a savings account, using your library to rent books, movies or games instead of paying for them and cooking at home instead of eating out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more help in these areas or for guidance more tailored to your specific situation, UCCS has several resource options. The Office of the Dean of Students<\/a> has off-campus resources<\/a> that cover a variety of topics from basic financial literacy to tax assistance. The Financial Aid and Student Employment<\/a> office offers help for FAFSA, loan information, scholarship options, student jobs and more. Additionally, the Money Matters<\/a> site has resources on building your credit, tracking a budget and much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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