Workshops
Banking and Building Wealth
Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Speaker: Debi Miller, Lisa Miller
Venue: College of Business, 609
Description: This presentation covers key definitions like Assets, Liabilities, Net Worth. Goal setting, Budgeting, Investing, Savings tools, Debt, Credit and Credit Cards.
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Mastering Your Credit Score
Time: 10 AM – 11 AM
Speaker: Bryan Robert
Venue: University Center: Red River/Concho
Description: Join us for a session on understanding and improving your credit score! Learn how scores are calculated, what impacts them, and how to read your credit report. Gain practical tips to build strong credit, avoid pitfalls, and make smart financial decisions.
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Even You Can Be Fooled!
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
Speaker: Kellie Medesy, Heather Guidry, Angie Hadley
Venue: College of Business, 609
Description: This presentation will focus on schemes, scams and fraud targeting college students and how to protect your identity, your money, and your security.
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Advanced Stock Workshop
Time: 11 AM – 12 PM
Speaker: Anindita Dey
Venue: UTA Planetarium, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Description: Join for an advanced stock market seminar exploring the power of diversification, the impact of interest rates, and the long-term benefits of compounding. We’ll also demystify index funds and how they fit into a smart, resilient investment strategy. Perfect for beginner investors looking to fine-tune their portfolios.
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Principles of Investing
Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Venue: University Center: Red River/Concho
Speaker: Roger Belmontes, Miguel S Flores
Description: Let’s talk about investing. From understanding your financial goals to making regular contributions, you’ll learn some fundamental practices that can help guide and inform your investing over the long term.
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Drive Smart: Mastering the Financial Roadmap to Car Buying
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM
Venue: University Center: Red River/Concho
Speaker: Angel Sanchez-Ramos
Description: This presentation provides a deep dive into the financial impact of purchasing a vehicle, exploring key topics such as auto loans, dealer strategies, and the long-term effects of car debt. Attendees will learn essential strategies for navigating the car buying process, avoiding financial pitfalls, and making informed purchasing decisions.
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Paint your piggy bank
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM
Venue: UTA Planetarium, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Speaker: SMMC Team
Description: Paint your piggy bank activity is a fun and interactive way to teach financial literacy. Participants receive a piggy bank and decorate it while learning about the importance of saving money. The activity encourages creativity and financial responsibility by allowing participants to personalize their piggy banks while discussing topics such as goal setting, budgeting, and smart saving habits.
Please note: This event is open to in-person attendees only !!
Basics of Personal Finance
Time: 2 PM – 3 PM
Venue: University Center: Red River/Concho
Speaker: Troy Mann
Description: From managing daily expenses to investing for retirement, this session helps participants set personal finance goals, learn the basics of smart money management, and build a solid financial foundation for the future.
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College Financing 101
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Venue: UTA Planetarium, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Speaker: Jafrin Juthi
Description: College Financing 101 helps parents and students learn how to pay for college. The workshop explains the benefits of saving early, details financial aid options, and offers guidance on finding support. Topics include savings plans, grants, loans, and scholarships. The workshop makes college costs easier to understand and plan for.
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A Career in Bank Advising
Time: 3 PM – 4 PM
Venue: College of Business, 609
Speaker: Dr. Sri Nippani
Description: A career as an advisor in a bank could significantly differ based on the bank’s size and location. As an advisor, one must be able to identify with the goals of both the institution they are working for and the requirements of the clients who come to them for advice.
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Are you Financially Healthy?
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Venue: College of Business, 609
Speaker: Reginald Gray
Description: TBD
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Finances After College
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Venue: UTA Planetarium, 3rd Floor Conference Room
Speaker: SMMC Team
Description: The presentation covers key topics like budgeting, managing student loans, building credit, saving for emergencies, and investing early. The session provides practical tips and strategies to make informed financial decisions, set long-term goals, and achieve financial independence.
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Introduction to Stocks
Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Venue: Sam Mahrouk Financial Markets Lab, College of Business
Speaker: Kenza Belaid
Description: Limited seats! The first 18 members to arrive will secure a spot.
Please note: This event is open to in-person attendees only !!