Center for Financial Wellness

Help the CFW choose its new Best Friend! Let us know if you want to see more of Penny or Finley on our upcoming designs, merch, and branding! One follower who votes in the poll in the comments will randomly be chosen for a $50 gift card!

Come to our October workshops to practice financial wellness as fall kicks off! This month, we’re covering important steps when buying a car, what to do in the event of identity theft, and building credit. Register at tinyurl.com/cfwfall. We hope to see you there!

Join us this Wednesday for the CFW Open House! Find us near Sather Gate to play games, talk to our student coaches, and learn more about what the CFW offers!

Back-to-school on a budget? We’ve got you covered!

Swipe through to check out affordable thrifting spots, free campus spots, and budget-friendly outdoor activities around UC Berkeley!

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What’s your favorite budget spot in Berkeley? Let us know in the comments!

Debt doesn't have to be scary. 💰

Swipe through to learn how to take control of your finances. Whether you're dealing with student loans, credit cards, or thinking about your first big purchase, these fundamentals will help you make smarter money moves.

Key takeaways:
📌 Understand what you owe
📌 Know your repayment options
📌 Build habits that work for YOU

Thanks to UC Berkeley Center for Financial Wellness for these essential money lessons. Your future self will thank you. 🙌

Debt doesn’t have to be scary. 💰

Swipe through to learn how to take control of your finances. Whether you’re dealing with student loans, credit cards, or thinking about your first big purchase, these fundamentals will help you make smarter money moves.

Key takeaways:
📌 Understand what you owe
📌 Know your repayment options
📌 Build habits that work for YOU

Thanks to UC Berkeley Center for Financial Wellness for these essential money lessons. Your future self will thank you. 🙌

Whether you’re just getting your first credit card, or a student trying to use your credit card responsibly to build long-term credit, or just curious about credit cards in general, join the CFW this Thursday to learn more! We’ll cover a range of topics from crucial vocabulary to useful resources to the principles of building up credit. Register at tinyurl.com/CFWSwipeRight!

"💰 Save big on groceries this semester! Whether it's using the Golden Bear Food Pantry, shopping at the Student Food Collective, downloading Too Good to Go, or buying in bulk—these simple strategies can save you $200+ every month.

Small steps today = more money in your pocket later. 🛒✨

🐻💙💛"

With the start of the school year comes a ton of new living expenses! Learn how to make a spending plan to keep track of where the money comes and goes, helping you effectively manage your money and budget!