Take Control of Your Money
Monterey Peninsula College Foundation has partnered with Monterey Credit Union and Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
Going to College
Off to college? Learn to budget and manage all the unexpected and kind-of-expected costs that come with being on your own.
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Building Credit
It takes credit to get credit, and credit is crucial to buying a new home, finding a place to rent, or purchasing a new car. You have to start somewhere, start here.
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Paying Student Loans
Around 70 percent of college graduates leave school with some kind of student debt. Learn how you can pay yours back more effectively.
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Auto Loan Affordability Calculator
Figure out how much you can afford to pay for a car loan each month, based on your current budget.
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Teaching Children About Money
These 6 activities teach spending, saving, and investing to kids.
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Budget Calculator
Anticipate monthly and yearly expenses and manage your income with this budget calculator.
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Stock Market Basics
Learn how to buy & sell stocks so you can start investing your money.
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Handling High Inflation
What should I do when faced with high inflation and rising prices?
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The Cost of Baby’s First Year
Find out how much you need to save for a new baby!