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Show Me the Money (Financial Management 2)

Kalani Fujiwara will introduce you to the many ways on investing your money for your future. Save for a rainy day! What are your life goals? A fast Car?, Big House?, Lots of Blng? How do I achieve my dreams and live a rich and fufilling life!

"Show Me the Money," a well-known phrase uttered by characters in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire. When people say this, they either want to know how much they will be paid for something or want to see evidence that something is valuable or worth paying for.

When:

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Where: Lama 116 (Library)
Time: 10:45 am - 11:48 am

Check out part I of this financial management series

"Dude" Where Did My Money Go
(Financial Management 1)

Kalani Fujiwara
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Lama 116 (Library), 10:45 am - 11:48 am

General outline of Workshop

Student Finance Management Part I Recap

Good Financial Management is a lifestyle, not a mode or temporary

First Step is Mufi's Way (Recap)

Three steps Mayor Hanneman emphasizes in spenging our Tax Dollars, is a start for financial management basics for college students.

#1 Do you "really" need it? (Impulse Buying or Stress Relief)
#2 Can you "really" afford it? (No borrowing or Skipping Payment)
#3 Can you "really" maintain it? (The hidden extra costs?)

Look at the Big Picture

Tuition Sticker Shock Syndrome
Money is a Thing
You can make it with good Planning and Management Skills
There are ways to accumulate or get via Institutional Means
Don't let fear of not being able to afford stop you

Instant Gratification VS Long Term Goals

Financial Management TOOLS

Many of the tools are the same as Time Management Tools

Just Substitute Time for Money

TOOL #1 Calendar

Helps you organize imput and output of income
Helps you with financial planning

TOOL #2 Notebook (Paper kind) and or Steno Pad

Helps you track you daily spending
Write the what and how much you spend
Keep track of your spending. Make sure you account for every dollar you spent.
Helps to Illustrate your daily spending habits and you can find ways to cut costs on some expenses

TOOL #3 Make a Budget Plan for your Daily Expenses

Helps organize the detail amounts that you spend on daily expenses
Helps you chart your financial goals
Helps to Illustrate your spending habits
and you can find ways to cut costs on some expenses.
Plan Realistic and Conservatively

TOOL #4 Make a Long Range Financial Plan

Helps you for major expenses up to 6 months to one year ahead of time
Helps you chart for your long-term financial goals and savings plan
Helps you focused on Good Habit of Savings and not spending
Plan Realistic and Conservatively

Avoid the Money Traps (major tips)

1) Never borrow money or take out a loan unless you have too

2) Credit Cards - VS - Debit Cards

3) Pay your bills on time

4) Importance of Credit Report (FICO)

There is a report on you, whenever you borrow money or even applying for a loan or credit card.

Check your credit report once a year for any fraud activity and your credit score.

First report is FREE by Law

https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp

Where can I find information on disputing or correcting information in my credit file?

Please contact the nationwide consumer credit reporting company that provided the credit report

Equifax - www.investigate.equifax.com
Experian - www.experian.com
TransUnion - www.transunion.com

5) Beware of Identity Fraud and Theft

Protect your vital information especially your SSN

FINAL WORD

Financial Management is your responsibility

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