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Mean Green Money

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 Mean Green Money is your source for all things personal finance at UNT. From budgeting and saving to side hustles and investing, we're here to help you be confident with your money. Want more? Visit our office in Chestnut Hall Suite 115. 

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MARTIAL Eagles Audio Podcast Spring 2024 (Money Talks)

March 18, 2024 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

 Many college students today have a difficult time understanding ways on how to budget, earn, and save while in college. College students are unaware of the wide variety of information and resources provided by UNT to assist them with their financial needs and inquiries. The Student Money Management Center has selected three interns to share their experiences and advice on financial management and literacy. Join us as interns Samuel Buffoe, Korbin Hall, and Chance McGowan give their insights...

How's the Budget Doin'?

June 27, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MB

This episode is presented to you by SMMC Explore Before You Soar Interns, Bryan Soto, and Karen Moya. In this episode, we will dive into the world of budgeting by exploring the  50/30/20 rule and learning how to budget your housing expenses. 

Do's and Don'ts of Renting your First Apartment

March 21, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! Renting you first apartment and don't know what to do?  Listen to Kaylee and Destiny tell you the Dos and Don'ts of renting your first apartment! Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Do's and Don'ts of Renting your First Apartment

March 21, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! Renting you first apartment and don't know what to do?  Listen to Kaylee and Destiny tell you the Dos and Don'ts of renting your first apartment! Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Guilt of Leaving Home

March 07, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

 Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! Missing home? We can relate. Listen to our latest episode as Kaylee and Destiny talk about what it feels like to be homesick and the guilt of leaving home. The article we mentioned in the podcast: How to Handle Homesickness in College | Best Colleges | US News Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Guilt of Leaving Home

March 07, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

 Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! Missing home? We can relate. Listen to our latest episode as Kaylee and Destiny talk about what it feels like to be homesick and the guilt of leaving home. The article we mentioned in the podcast: How to Handle Homesickness in College | Best Colleges | US News Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Juggling It All (When Life Gets You Down)

December 06, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discus how they handle stress with the semester ending and the holidays coming up with Rodolfo Gomez, graduate assistant and  #1 fan of the podcast.  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Juggling It All (When Life Gets You Down)

December 06, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discus how they handle stress with the semester ending and the holidays coming up with Rodolfo Gomez, graduate assistant and  #1 fan of the podcast.  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Productivity Culture

November 29, 2021 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.4 MB

Welcome back to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This episode Destiny and Kaylee discus the pros and cons of productivity culture and how it impacts our life's.    Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC Cites: How the Culture of Overwork Is Damaging Your Productivity and Your Health (entrepreneur.com)

What's Eating Your Money?

November 17, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week our interns Oscar & Sam discuss spending habits at UNT with an emphasis on food. There's also a special interview with a first-generation student, Arturo Reyes about their experience with food budgeting at UNT.  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

What's Eating Your Money?

November 17, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week our interns Oscar & Sam discuss spending habits at UNT with an emphasis on food. There's also a special interview with a first-generation student, Arturo Reyes about their experience with food budgeting at UNT.  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Self-Care and Money

November 01, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discuss self care and how it impacts our budgets and spending. There's also a special interview about UNT Homecoming!  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Self-Care and Money

November 01, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discuss self care and how it impacts our budgets and spending. There's also a special interview about UNT Homecoming!  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Manifesting and Money

October 25, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discuss manifesting! Do we believe it? Do we practice? Can you get money by manifesting? With our special guest and co-worker Eseohen.  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Manifesting and Money

October 25, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee discuss manifesting! Do we believe it? Do we practice? Can you get money by manifesting? With our special guest and co-worker Eseohen.  Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

The Beauty of Being Uncomfortable

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee talk about how being uncomfortable is good and can be beneficial for your future. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

The Beauty of Being Uncomfortable

October 11, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Welcome to the Mean Green Money Podcast! This week, Destiny and Kaylee talk about how being uncomfortable is good and can be beneficial for your future. Make sure to follow us on our social media! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Name That Marketing Phrase

September 06, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Happy Fall 2021 Semester! To start the semester off Destiny and Kaylee hosted a competition between our Assistant Director Stephen Lewis and his Graduate Assistant Juan Garcia. There goal was to Name that Marketing Catchphrase! Listen to find out who knows more marketing catchphrases!   Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Name That Marketing Phrase

September 06, 2021 13:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

Happy Fall 2021 Semester! To start the semester off Destiny and Kaylee hosted a competition between our Assistant Director Stephen Lewis and his Graduate Assistant Juan Garcia. There goal was to Name that Marketing Catchphrase! Listen to find out who knows more marketing catchphrases!   Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Money Track Part 3: Student Money Management Center

August 30, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and co-host producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the Director of the Student Money Management,  Paul Goebel  about all things Student Money Management Center! This is the final part of the Money Track series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Money Track Part 3: Student Money Management Center

August 30, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and co-host producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the Director of the Student Money Management,  Paul Goebel  about all things Student Money Management Center! This is the final part of the Money Track series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Money Track Part 2: Student Financial Services

July 26, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the Customer Service Manager of SFS,  Jackson Currin about all things Student Financial Services! This is part two of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Money Track Part 2: Student Financial Services

July 26, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the Customer Service Manager of SFS,  Jackson Currin about all things Student Financial Services! This is part two of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. Make sure to visit our social media below! Twitter: @UNTmoney Instagram: @untmoney Facebook: UNT Student Money Management Center YouTube: UNT SMMC

Money Track Part 1: Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the University of North Texas Assistant Director, Abby Crow-Walker about all things Financial Aid! This is part of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. 

Money Track Part 1: Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the University of North Texas Assistant Director, Abby Crow-Walker about all things Financial Aid! This is part of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. 

Money Track Part 1 of 3: Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

June 28, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join your host Destiny Hunter and producer Kaylee Graham as they interview the University of North Texas Assistant Director, Abby Crow-Walker about all things Financial Aid! This is part of a three part series where we talk about how students money flows thorough UNT. 

Entrepreneurship: A Fresh Start

April 26, 2021 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MB

Today our center's podcast is going through the first of many changes. Our Peer Mentor Destiny Hunter has now been passed the torch and makes her debut as the new Mean Green Money Podcast Host! We hope you listen in and continue to listen as she talks about all things mean, green, and money.  Today she is talking to Michael, a student on campus, about all things business and peeks into the mind of a young entrepreneur. Listen in for a glimpse on what her knew series discussing entrepreneurs...

Jazmin's Goodbye

April 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute - 992 KB

This is a short clip of the podcast's former host, Jazmin.  Hi guys! I've had such great fun hosting the podcast but I've got to graduate and with that comes the passing of the torch. Consider this my goodbye recorded for the books!  Thank you so much for listening!

Cashing In: A financially literate future.

March 29, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Welcome to  our latest podcast episode where we talk to Professor Evers about his new course on financial literacy. We cover so many topics from financial literacy courses to jobs and opportunities in the financial industry. We promise we're not trying to induct you into the financial industry we just REALLY love what we do! If you're interested to learn more about finances contact our offices or sign up for Professor Evers' course. It was so much fun recording and we hope you enjoy this mon...

Black Students Matter: Let's talk the black experience in higher education

March 05, 2021 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

Due to the winter storm Texas had a few days prior we had to postpone our scheduled podcast episode to the first month in March.  But the show goes on! Join me as I talk with Candi Harris about black students and our experiences. We talk about the number one factor that seems to hold students back from finishing college: finances. We discuss the big picture and nuance behind this road block and how it looms over black students especially.  It was a good conversation from members in the comm...

What's Your Net Worth?

January 25, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Hello everyone! It's been a long time, but I'm happy to announce that the mean green money podcast is back to talk money money money! We will, due to needed changes, be uploading once a week as we get ready to transition hosts. In this episode we will be talking about net worth and what it means to start building wealth. Enjoy!

What's Your Net Worth?

January 25, 2021 20:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

Hello everyone! It's been a long time, but I'm happy to announce that the mean green money podcast is back to talk money money money! We will, due to needed changes, be uploading once a week as we get ready to transition hosts. In this episode we will be talking about net worth and what it means to start building wealth. Enjoy!

Preparing for Finals 2020

December 01, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Hey everyone. It feels like it's been such a long while since our last upload but such is life in the unpredictable year of 2020. This episode is bound to help plenty of students especially those creeping up on the finish line for the semester. Although quality on our end is quite different due to our attempts to social distance with a podcast hosted via Zoom call the info is still jam packed with great stuff you'll definitely wanna check out. Enjoy!

Financial Personalities: Joey Harmon

October 23, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Thank you for joining us in our last Episode in the series! It's been so much fun getting to know more about our office staff through money! Today we're joined by Joey Harmon, a Grad Assistant with the Center and he puts things into perspective by offering a different insight. Joey started out as a saver type which is rare and we'll get to talk about what made him deal with money this way and why he's stuck to it. Enjoy!

Financial Personalities: Danielle Champagne

October 12, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

Today we're joined by the center's assistant director, Danielle to talk about her experiences with money. We also talk about how its influenced her financial personality as well as do some brief comparisons and relate to other experiences we've encountered. Are you similar to Danielle? If so how? If not why?  Happy listening!

Financial Personalities: Giuliana Vargas

September 28, 2020 20:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Today we're joined by Giuliana Vargas as she talks about what money means to her, what motivated her financially, and the structure of her life that has culminated the way she sees money. She is the first of many interviews so enjoy!

Financial Personalities: Introduction

September 16, 2020 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MB

Hey Mean Green Family! Like our new logo?  Yep just like you we've been going through lots of changes. One of which includes the introduction of our new series following financial personalities. In this episode I'll explain a bit about them before our series kicks off officially this semester. Thanks so much for the support and we hope you like this new series! Sources: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/07/money-personality.asp 

Health Insurance For The Uninsured

August 18, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Hi everyone! Super excited to kick off this year with a podcast about something we all need to know more about: Healthcare. Enjoy! Resources: https://www.medicalbillingandcoding.org/health-insurance-guide/commercial-health-insurance/  https://www.healthcare.gov/young-adults/college-students/ 

Evictions: Facts and tips

July 27, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

In this episode we discuss evictions in the state of Texas and address rumors as well as facts associated with the memorandum. We're joined by The legal student services center to engage in conversation that will help protect students and their families by highlighting their rights as well as many other subtopics. Here is the link to the Legal student services center: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-legal-services Here are links to the sources for information: https://www.boston...

Securing the Bag

July 15, 2020 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

This episode is an audio clip from our presentation on how students can secure jobs/income/security during your time as an undergrad in 2020-2021. Enjoy!

Black Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Greenwood

June 22, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

In honor of Juneteenth and the current racially centered events of late, this episode has been something that has been weighing on my mind a lot in the past couple weeks. In order to give a bit of historic context and background into the economic success and subsequent sabotage of the black community's economic stronghold known as Greenwood, I've created this episode. Here is where you can find all the info for a more in depth analysis by historians: https://www.history.com/topics/roaring...

Bank Fraud

June 02, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

We've done a bit of re-branding for the podcast. We think it's more than fitting to have a video game theme since everything has turned virtual recently. We hope you like it! Parents give the best advice and that's especially true for what we're going to be discussing today! :) Today I'll be talking to my mom about bank fraud and she'll give tips and words of wisdom. I hope you all learn as much as I did, enjoy! **This podcast was not sponsored by the bank discussed**

Bank Fraud

June 02, 2020 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

We've done a bit of re-branding for the podcast. We think it's more than fitting to have a video game theme since everything has turned virtual recently. We hope you like it! Parents give the best advice and that's especially true for what we're going to be discussing today! :) Today I'll be talking to my mom about bank fraud and she'll give tips and words of wisdom. I hope you all learn as much as I did, enjoy! **This podcast was not sponsored by the bank discussed**

Student of the year: Asia Coley

May 11, 2020 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

This year we are celebrating the accomplishments of our center's peer mentor, Asia Coley in winning the student of the year award!  This is a Zoom call between me and the newly graduated entrepreneur-to-be! It is the raw uncut version since we are entering a transition so our responses are spaced out as we receive them. Think of it kind of like how spaced responses can be on the news. She is such an inspiration so being able hear her process and growth is very cool and I can't wait for you ...

Graduating in 2020 and what it'll look like

April 27, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MB

If you're graduating soon this podcast is for you! I'll be talking with Amy Hicks, a representative from the Career Center on subjects that pertain to the newly graduating class of 2020. Give this episode a listen to find out more about ways to navigate an uncertain job market. As a sneak peek into some of the resources available, they are now offering virtual mock interviews! Here's the link: https://careercenter.unt.edu/resources/big-interview/ Career Center website link: https://caree...

Unemployed? What do you do?

April 13, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Hey everyone! In this episode I dive into unemployment and all the gritty details of how to apply as well as requirements. I also talk about the stimulus package as a form of income supplement. (Sorry if the audio quality is off, I'm still adjusting so bear with me!) Need advising or assistance from our office? Click the link below: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/student-money-management-center As I stated in the episode there's a playlist playing in the background to act as some much nee...

Covid-19 Myth Busting

March 31, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

This episode we're going to be doing some misinformation myth busting! Our guest Tess will be giving us some helpful resources and helping us dispel some common myths. This'll be the last virus centered episode for a while, given that nothing too drastic changes. We'll be back to talking finance in the following episode. Hopefully you walk away having learned more from this. 

Moving Forward Together: Knowledge is Power

March 23, 2020 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MB

Let's talk Covid-19. Updates on the podcast and how the corona-virus will affect everyone moving forward. This is very new and approaching it alone can be scary, so let's move forward...together!

Beach Budgeting: Spring Break ,Covid-19 ,and more!

March 09, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MB

In this episode we will be talking about ways to save money this spring break and some health tips for international travel.

Black History Month: Black Communities & Wealth

February 27, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Today we sit down with Shabazz from the Multicultural center. In today's informative, and fun show we will be discussing generational struggles that black people have gone through and why society is the way it is. If you are looking to be educated, this is DEFINITELY the podcast for you. Have a financial question you want our Mean Green Money team to answer on a future podcast? E-mail us at: [email protected] the subject line: Mean Green Mailbag For more information about the Stu...