Welcome back BC students! This semester, $uccessful Start will be offering workshops on a variety of financial literacy topics, including how to file your own taxes, how to evaluate at a job offer, money management, and credit education.

$uccessful Start Spring 2012 Workshops

Friday, February 17th, 2:30-3:30, Fulton Hall 220
How to File Your Own Taxes
Learn how to file your own federal income tax return!
Presented by Elliott Smith, Lecturer, Assistant Chairperson, Finance, Carroll School of Management

Tuesday, February 21st, 4:30-5:30, Gasson Hall 305
The ABC’s of Financial Planning
Learn the basics of smart financial planning!
Presented by Mike Barry, Adjunct Associate Professor, Finance, Carroll School of Management and Director, Finance, Carroll Graduate School of Management

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2:30-3:30, Fulton Hall 110
Credit Management 101
Learn why you need credit and what to do once you have it!
Presented by Elliott Smith, Lecturer, Assistant Chairperson, Finance, Carroll School of Management

Tuesday, February 28th, 4:30-5:30, Gasson Hall 305
Understanding Financial Aid
Learn about the award process and how to evaluate your options!
Presented by Matthew Meegan, Financial Aid Associate, Office of Student Services

Wednesday, March 14th, 2:30-3:30, Fulton Hall 110
Budgeting for a Big Purchase
Learn how to budget for a car or other major purchase!
Presented by Elliott Smith, Lecturer, Assistant Chairperson, Finance, Carroll School of Management

Wednesday, March 21st, 3:30-4:30, Gasson Hall 305
Getting to the Next Level
Learn how to get a promotion and get to the next level professionally!
Presented by Kim Meninger, Boston College Alumna, Certified Coach, Great Heights Coaching

Tuesday, April 3rd, 4:30-5:30, McElroy Commons 237
How to Evaluate a Job Offer
Learn how to pick the perfect job for you!
Presented by Amy Donegan, Associate Director, Undergraduate Management Advising, Carroll School of Management and Elizabeth Delaney, Compensation Analyst, Compensation, Human Resources

Download a printable version of the $uccessful Start Brochure (PDF).

Mission Statement:

The goal of the $uccessful Start program is to ensure that Boston College's students are financially literate for their lifetime by offering a series of workshops and seminars, led by Boston College employees and expert guest speakers, related to all aspects of personal financial management.

Workshops for our students will include:

• Budgeting
• Credit
• Credit Cards
• Debt Management
• Loan Management
• Personal Finance
• Small Business Start-up
• Personal Finance While Volunteering: Peace Corps, Jesuit Volunteer Service

Contact Us!

Questions? Comments? Contact $uccessful Start at successfulstart@bc.edu.

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