CONTACT BEVONOMICS:

Bevonomics is located in the
Office of Student Financial Services (OSFS). Please contact us at
info@bevonomics.org
or 512.475.6231/6282.

You like money, don't you? Wish you knew more about how to manage it? Save it? Spend it better? And what about Credit - why is it so important?

Money management is something that we all need and it is sometimes difficult to find a good source of information. The Office of Student Financial Services has information on all the basics of money management and resources to help you learn more, in a new program just for Longhorns!

Bevonomics, the new money management program from the Office of Student Financial Services at UT Austin, gives you the information and tools you need to learn how to make good financial decisions about your money and money and your future! Our workshops are open to anyone in the UT Austin community, and you don’t need to bring anything to a workshop — just show up!

Spring 2010 Calendar of Events Downloadable Schedule
Bevonomics 101: The Art of Spending and Saving Like a College Student
Basic but thorough information about creating and using a daily budget, discuss Needs vs. Wants, money-saving ideas, how to maintain and grow a savings account, and wise use of credit.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 12:00Noon – 1:00PM WEL 2.256
Thursday, April 1, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Monday, April 19, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402

Bevonomics 301: Richer than a Rapper: Avoid Getting Hammered by Credit
Credit, long-term savings, credit score, credit history, and purchasing power: all of this and more is explained in a common-sense and practical format. You’ll never forget the power of compounding interest!
Monday, February 15, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266
Thursday, April 29, 2010 12:00Noon – 1:00PM WEL 3.266

Bevonomics 302: Guide to Investing
Learn the basics of investing: different types and risk levels of investments, goal-setting with your investments, positives and negatives of short- and long-term investments, and more!
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266
Monday, March 8, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Monday, April 12, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM SSB G1.310
(Glenn Maloney Room)

Bevonomics 303: Repaying Student Loans
What happens to your student loans after you graduate? Review of federal, state, and private loans and the repayment options available. Discussion of consolidation and serialization, as well as regulations about forbearance, in-school deferment, and loan forgiveness programs.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 12:00Noon – 1:00PM WEL 2.256
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Thursday, April 22, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402

Bevonomics 304: Guide to Renting and Living in Austin
Prepare for the additional expenses of living off-campus, overview areas of town popular with students, and suggestions for basic household supplies. Legal Services for Students co-presents on the rights and responsibilities as a tenant in Texas.
Thursday, February 11, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Monday, March 22, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402

Bevonomics 305: My First Job (Choosing Employer Benefit Packages)
An overview of the decisions you will make regarding a full-time job: comparing job offers, choosing from insurance, retirement plans, and employee benefits available through your future employer.
Monday, February 22, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Thursday, March 25, 2010 12:00Noon – 1:00PM WEL 3.266
Tuesday, April 13, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 2.256

Bevonomics 306: Identity Theft
An effort to help your protect yourself from becoming a victim of one of the fastest growing crimes in the country, this workshop focuses on protection against identity theft, tips to reduce the likelihood of being a victim, and steps to recover from identity theft.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266

Bevonomics 307: My First Car
Be prepared when you go to the dealership! Learn the basics of researching the right car for you, New vs. Used, the real cost of owning a car, financing, and car insurance.
Thursday, February 18, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.402
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 5:00PM – 6:00PM WEL 3.266

Resources
Interactive Budget (XLS)
Credit & Loan Vocabulary (PDF)
Finding $$$ Tips (PDF)
How to Calculate Interest (PDF)
How to Write a Check (PDF)
How to Use a Check Register (PDF)
What Will Your Loan Really Cost? (PDF)
Balancing Your Checkbook Using Your Online Statement: Worksheet (PDF)
Balancing Your Checkbook Using Your Online Statement: Sample (PDF)
References & Helpful Websites (PDF)
Saving $$$ Tips (PDF)
Savings Comparison Over Time (PDF)
Payoffs Over Time (PDF)
Creating a Savings Plan (PDF)
Spending Plan Worksheet (PDF)
Tips for Using this Spending Plan (PDF)
Things to Look for in a Credit Card (PDF)
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