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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!

Protecting your personal and financial information starts with a few simple habits. This month, take a moment to strengthen your digital security:
🔑 Use strong, unique passwords
📱 Turn on multi-factor authentication
🎣 Watch out for phishing scams
🔄 Keep your devices and apps updated

A few extra steps today can help keep your information safer tomorrow. Stay alert, stay secure! 🛡️

You don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy New England fall! From scenic walks and free local events to apple picking alternatives and cozy nights in, there are plenty of ways to make the most of the season on a budget. 🍎☕️

Save this for your fall bucket list and enjoy everything fall in New England has to offer—without breaking the bank. 💰🍁

Now that it’s football season, it's time to build your financial starting lineup with the players that help keep your finances on track.
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Who’s making your roster?

Swipe for tips on maintaining your credit health and your “straight-A-student” status!

Class is in session. Your financial health matters.

🏠💸 Your first apartment comes with more than just rent.

Before you sign that lease, make sure you’re budgeting for the whole cost of living, not just the monthly rent. 👀

Your first place is exciting—just make sure your budget is ready for it, too. 💰

Back to school, back to building your financial knowledge!

This semester, MIT Press and MIT Federal Credit Union are teaming up to help you strengthen your financial literacy. We’ve compiled a selection of titles published by MIT Press and chosen in collaboration with MIT FCU—covering topics designed to help you better understand money, markets, and your financial future.

Use code Back2School online & in-store to get 30% off! https://hubs.ly/Q04xlZRt0

Offer valid online at https://hubs.ly/Q04xlZWm0 and at MIT Press Bookstore, 314 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02142 from 9/10/2026-10/2/2026. Code is case-sensitive. The offer is non-transferable and does not apply to shipping or to any other products or services. For domestic use only. For assistance, email [email protected].

College is about more than getting a degree. It’s your first chapter of financial independence, too.

Comment below what your money personality is and what piece of financial wellness you’re interested in learning more about!

Student loans can help make your education possible—but before you borrow, make sure you know exactly what you’re signing up for. 🎓💰

Swipe through for the student loan basics every college student should know before taking the next step.

Save this post for later + share it with a friend who’s figuring out how to pay for school. 📚

Welcome to Making Cents of Every Chapter, a financial wellness series from MIT Federal Credit Union designed to help you navigate the money moments that come with every stage of life.

🎓 Chapter One: Back to School
From budgeting for textbooks to building your first savings, we’re breaking down the financial basics every college student should know.

Have any questions around student loans or navigating financial wellness in college? Comment them below ⬇️