Workshops and Presentations

  • Applying for Loans and "How to" Build Your Credit Score
  • How a budget gives you freedom
  • Investments Part 1 (Basics and How to Start)
  • Investments Part 2 (Advanced with Retirement Plan Ideas)
  • Auto & Home/Renters Insurance - What to cover and how to save
  • Real Estate - Advantages of Renting and Buying
  • Estate Planning Basics & Importance
  • Income Tax Prep

Workshops are offered in coordination with the ESA (NMU's Economic Student Association) and the Skill Builders workshop offered by the SLFP (Student Leaders Fellowship Program)

 

Upcoming Financial Literacy Events
Students at a workshop

Increase Your Financial Knowledge

PAST PRESENTATIONS

4 people playing a board game having a great time

The Northern Money Games

Get ready to have fun while learning how to budget! This interactive team-based game puts you in control of a budget as you and your team aim for the highest Net Worth, Credit Score, and Quality of Life.

Here’s why you should join:

  • Fun & Educational: The most exciting way to learn budgeting, perfect for beginners!
  • Win Big: Five teams will win $50 gift cards for each player.
  • Lighthearted Competition: Bring a team of 2-4 players or come solo and be matched with others to make new friends.

Testimonials:

"This event was so fun! I highly recommend doing this every semester or every year. It was such a great event to learn more about budgeting and also just a great team building event. This has definitely been my favorite event I have attended over the past three years at Northern." - Mackenzie Anderson

"The game was quite fun! I'd recommend this to others in the future, especially if the game continues to get innovated and refined." - Elijah Croschere

"Super fun. So unfortunate we didn't win!" - Jack Belcher

"So much fun and so well thought out and put together. This is not what I was expecting, exceeded my expectations!" -Grace Teetzel

Inflation Workshop

Curing Inflation

Economics of Housing Market

Housing Markets

AI and its impact on economy presentation

AI Economic Impact