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The Office of Financial Literacy at Syracuse University is tasked with empowering students and alumni to take control of their financial futures by providing them with trusted, trauma-informed tools, and resources. Our services allow individuals to learn how to shift their financial decision-making mindsets from survival-based thinking to strategic planning with inclusive programming, peer counseling, and continuous career-long support.

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February 2022: Financial Literacy and Race 

February 8, 2023
Financial Literacy and Race  Link Young people are already disadvantaged by a lack of knowledge when it comes to making financially literate decisions. Although financial literacy is critical to setting yourself up for success in the future, personal finance is not present in the curriculums of many U.S. schools. According to Next Gen’s Personal Finance…

November 2022: Identifying Financial Abuse in Romantic Relationships

November 10, 2022
Financial abuse is a very deceitful form of domestic violence within relationships. Because of this, it often goes undetected by the victim, especially in its earliest stages. However, identifying financial abuse in romantic relationships is imperative as it can be one of the first signs of dating violence. For those of you who do not…

November 2022: The Importance of Financial Independence

November 10, 2022
 What is financial independence? Throughout the month of October, we have been discussing financial dependence and financial abuse. While these are important topics, understanding the implications associated with taking personal control of and responsibility for your finances is equally as important, but what does it mean to be financially independent? According to Research Financial Strategies,…
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