The Smart Money
SBCC Presents a Student's Guide to Financial Fitness
Let's Start With the Basics
When it comes to reaching your goals, a quality college education is only half of the equation. Young adults who adopt savvy financial habits during college are more likely to be successful, and less likely to enter their next stage of life in debt.
The more you learn, the more you earn.
47.1%
Nearly half of community college students say they do not have confidence in their financial literacy skills.
2x
Adults with financial literacy skills enter retirement with approximately twice the wealth of those without.
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Tools and Resources
Calculating Costs
Housing and living expenses in California coastal cities rank among the highest in
the nation. Keep close track of your housing, living, transportation, college and
leisure expenses by building and sticking to your own, custom budget plan!
Checking the Boxes
The U.S. Department of Education suggests 10 simple things students can do to get
on the path to financial success, from seeking every possible source of financial
aid, to maintaining safe, secure online spending habits. Are you doing everything
you can to get ahead?
Self-Guided Success
Staying on top of your finances takes discipline, but with a positive attitude and
work ethic, you can train yourself to make smarter decisions with your money every day. Start with this three step 鈥渟elf affirmation,鈥� suggested by the Consumer Financial
Protection Bureau.