Moving Students Out of the Red and Into the Black

This week, Real Money, Real Experts welcomes Shelby Henderson and Tiffany Murray from Texas Tech University's Red to Black® Peer to Peer Financial Coaching Program.

Co-hosts Rebecca Wiggins and Dr. Mary Bell Carlson talk to Tiffany and Shelby about the effectiveness of peer-to-peer programs, and the ripple effect that financial knowledge can have.

*Show Notes*
00:45 Intro Tiffany and Shelby
02:18 What is Red to Black®
06:11 Shelby's background as a student
07:58 Tiffany's career change
12:04: Students' biggest financial challenges
15:18 Knowledge Bowl
17:11 How more universities can make it work
22:06 Sitting for the AFC® as a student
26:52 Student success stories
30:19 Your Two Cents
34:43 Reflecting on the ripple effect

Show Links:

Texas Tech University’s Red to Black program: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/r2b/

Texas Tech’s Financial Planning Program: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hs/pfp/

Student Financial Literacy: Campus-Based Program Development by Drs. Dottie Durband and Sonya Britt Lutter: https://www.amazon.com/Student-Financial-Literacy-Campus-Based-Development/dp/1461435048

Follow Red to Black on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/red-to-black/ 

AFCPE Symposium Registration: https://www.afcpe.org/symposium/

 AFC Certification Overview & Registration: https://www.afcpe.org/certification/accredited-financial-counselor/

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Here are a few places to start: Become a Member, Sign up for an Essentials Course, or Get AFC Certified today!

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