Pony Finance 101

Pony Finance 101

por SMU Financial Literacy

Superación personal

Temporada 1

Figuring out FAFSA Simplification

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid has experienced a major update this year under the FAFSA Simplification Act. I sat down with Director of Financial Aid at SMU, Dr. Mary Sauceda, to learn about the major changes which affect the process of submitting your FAFSA, the vocabulary used and how much aid you can receive. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

First-Time Renter Essentials

Renting an apartment for the first time can be daunting. There are a lot of unknowns like: How do I find the right apartment for me? What do I need to look out for in a lease? What kind of expenses should I expect? I talked with Dallas realtor, Gabe Soto, about these questions and more. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

Affording Study Abroad

Studying abroad can be very influential and effective in advancing a student's education. However, there are many costs associated with it. Today, I talked with SMU Abroad's lead peer advisor, Averyl Hartje, about financial aid, budgeting and scholarships to utilize. Learn how to make study abroad affordable with this episode. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

Gaining Financial and Academic Security

Financial and academic security go hand and hand. If a student does not feel comfortable in either department, both will inevitably worsen. We talked with Ruth Kinyua from SMU PALs about their academic services and how they help SMU students. Ruth also talked about her experience with President's Scholars and what she did to qualify for the prestigious scholarship. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

Finding "Free Money"

November is National Scholarship Month! To celebrate we talked with Sergio Gonzalez, a representative from Sallie Mae, about using a scholarship database. Once a student finds a scholarship that suits them, we talk about writing an essay, crafting an essay, making sure it is not a scam and how to receive scholarship money. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

The Pursuit of Scholarships

November is National Scholarship Month and to celebrate we talk with SMU sophomore Syra Castillo about her relentless pursuit of scholarships to lower her debt. We talk about finding the best scholarships for you, how to craft a scholarship essay and how to take control of your debt. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Hedy Rojas.

A Conversation with SMU Financial Literacy's Peer Mentors

Join SMU's peer mentors in a candid conversation about financial strengths, weakness and their tips and tricks. Hedy Rojas and Elizabeth Guevara talk about some ways that they budget and prepare for their future as college students. The duo also discusses how students can take advantage of the scholarships and recourses that SMU offers. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara and Hedy Rojas.

How to Use Banks

Bank of America, Chase, Credit Unions, Mint … there are so many different banks out there. So how do you choose the right one? And once you’ve found one, what do you do with it? On Episode 4, I talked with SMU Economics professor Jeff Carbiener about finding the right bank for you and how to take advantage of them. We also discuss the basics of checking and savings accounts. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

The Practicalities of Money Management

Last episode we discussed AI and how to utilize it to answer complicated money questions. For episode 3, we talk with SMU Financial Literacy and Personal Branding professor Troy Forte about how to manage your money practically. Learn how to start a budget, credit and some resources to start your money management journey. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

AI and Money Management

On this episode we talked with Dr. Robert Puelz, an associate professor in the SMU Cox School of Business, who also writes about personal financial economics on Substack. We discuss a new tool to manage and learn about money - AI. We also talked with SMU Junior, Bella Lopez, about her personal budget created by AI. This podcast was created, produced and led by SMU Financial Literacy student peer mentor, Elizabeth Guevara.

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