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Take Control of Your Money
The University of Alabama has partnered with Alabama Credit Union and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
Going to College
Off to college? Learn to budget and manage all the unexpected and kind-of-expected costs that come with being on your own.
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Paying for College
Tuition is a big bill, but there are ways to make the cost of your dream school possible. Learn all you need to know to pay for that coveted degree.
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Paying Student Loans
Around 70 percent of college graduates leave school with some kind of student debt. Learn how you can pay yours back more effectively.
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Explore your options for buying a home: first-time buyer benefits, best age to buy, building vs. buying, foreclosure auctions, buying with parents, and owner financing.
With this savings calculator, you can see how your money will grow in a savings account and compare how different compound interest rates and saving periods impact your savings.
Receive guidance for getting out of debt based on your unique situation.
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
Topics
Auto Loan Affordability Calculator
2 min activity
Simplify car shopping using our car payment affordability calculator. This car loan affordability calculator helps make smart purchases!.
Teaching Children About Money
6 min read
These 6 activities teach spending, saving, and investing to kids.
Budget Calculator
6 min activity
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
Stock Market Basics
4 min read
Learn how to buy & sell stocks so you can start investing your money.
Handling High Inflation
4 min read
What should I do when faced with high inflation and rising prices?
The Cost of Baby’s First Year
3 min activity
Find out how much you need to save for a new baby!
