Get ahead of your taxes before May 17
Take it from our finance columnist Andrea Lan: it’s a smart move to file your tax returns on your own. Read more »
Writer archives: Andrea Lan
Students should invest in more than a company’s bottom line
Environmental, Social and Governance Investing is something students need to start considering in their personal finance endeavors. Read more »
The pros and cons of buying vs. leasing cars
Buying and leasing a car both come with positives and negatives. It’s important to weigh the two against each other before making a decision. Read more »
Smart Money: Tackling your student loans
A college education isn’t cheap, so here’s some strategies to help manage your student loans, whether they’re federal or private. Read more »
Social distancing worsens political polarization
Social isolation added fuel to the fire of political polarization in the U.S., and it all starts on your social media feeds. Read more »
Smart Money: How to invest during a pandemic
Don’t mind the words of day-traders and talking heads on TV, invest now not for short-term profits, but for your future. Read more »
Smart Money: An introduction to investing
What’s a stock? Saving for retirement now? Here’s some tips to let you effectively manage your money, and maximize your income. Read more »
Smart Money: Beware of the aftermath of Afterpay
Ever get an ad at checkout asking you to finance your $40 shirt? Sure, it’s interest free at first, but using Afterpay is an easy way to get yourself in debt. Read more »
Smart Money: Why You Should Care About Budgeting
The world revolves around money, and budgeting is the best way to make sure you have enough to get by. Here are some basic tips to make budgeting a habit. Read more »
Smart Money: A brief guide to dorming COVID-19 style
Andrea Lan helps incoming and returning students with some tips about getting settled at SU while also saving money. Read more »
