Virtual, free series features Goalsetter’s award-winning curriculum along with guest speakers to support financial wellness
University of Phoenix is pleased to continue its webinar series with Goalsetter, an award-winning financial education platform dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through engaging and practical resources. The fourth installment of the ten-part series, “Stop Overspending: 5 Tips to Manage Your Money,” will take place on Tuesday, February 18, at 12 p.m. MST. This session will feature Founder and CEO of Goalsetter Tanya Van Court, Edward Jones Advisor Nolan Jeter, and will be moderated by Director of Financial Literacy for University of Phoenix Chris Conway. The discussion will center upon effective ways to stop overspending, manage finances, and help participants align their spending with a predetermined budget.
“At University of Phoenix, we believe financial literacy is essential,” shares Director of Financial Literacy Chris Conway. This series is about more than just managing money—it’s about empowering our students to take control of their financial futures. By providing practical tips and expert insights, we aim to help our students make confident, informed financial decisions that help support their educational and personal aspirations.”
Throughout the series, participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to manage their finances and plan for a secure financial future, as well as engage in a Q&A session during each webinar.
“Goalsetter is excited to continue our collaboration with the University of Phoenix to support working adult learners in making informed financial decisions,” states Van Court. “These webinars are crafted to provide participants with practical financial knowledge and actionable skills. We look forward to engaging discussions and helping attendees understand strategies that promote financial well-being.”
Each month during the series, University of Phoenix and Goalsetter will offer webinars focused on key strategies for financial wellness:
- November: Managing Credit Card Debt and Fostering Good Credit Habits
- December: Paying for School and Scholarships
- January: The Art and Science of Effective Budgeting
- February: Stop Overspending: 5 Tips
- March: Yes! You Can Save Money: Little Actions that Add Up
- April: Emergency Funds are Critical; How to Create Them, Even If You Think You Can’t
- May: Why Credit Scores are Important and How to Improve Them
- June: How to Plan for Your Eventual Retirement
- July: Investing in Your Family’s Future
- August: How to Set Your Kids Up for Future Financial Success
In addition to the webinar series with Goalsetter, University of Phoenix supports students’ financial wellness by offering a suite of resources and tools to help students manage their finances responsibly. One such resource is the iGrad® online money-management tool, which students can use to learn how to budget, save, minimize borrowing and understand future student loan payments.
Individuals interested in exploring additional opportunities to save time and money at the University may use the University’s Savings Explorer™ tool for prospective students. The Savings Explorer™ tool presents information about scholarship opportunities, as well as transferring college credit and earning credit for prior learning through Prior Learning Assessment, national testing programs, alternative course providers, and military service. By answering a few simple questions, prospective students can find out what other students with relevant experience have saved.
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