finance – Greek University

Diania Merriam: How do we become financially independent by the time we are 40 years old?

By admin on February 15, 2021

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/17959058/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode #120 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast! We have with us today Diania Merriam, the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the “Ted Talks” of the FIRE movement. She’s also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. After getting out of $30k of debt in 11 months, she used her newfound financial freedom to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business. Diania saves 60% of her income and is on track to be financially independent by the time she’s 40 years old.

We find out why Diania chose Montclair State for her undergraduate experience (hint: academics), more about Diania’s money story, why she created a conference about financial independence, what is the FIRE movement and why does it get criticism, what is f-you money and why you need it, and why I should care about financial independence if I have no intention of retiring early. We also find out about her favorite dish to cook in her own kitchen! Also mentioned in this podcast is Travis Hornsby’s talk at the EconoMe Conference called “Student Loans Never Need to Hold You Back”.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cT33-Y77_w

Fraternity/Sorority

Erol Atac: What are some smart financial planning ideas for college students and recent grads?

By admin on November 19, 2020

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16879370/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Welcome to episode # 95 of Fraternity Foodie (slightly out of order, but that’s OK)! Today we’re going to be talking about budgeting, reaching your financial goals, credit scores, and student loans with Erol Atac, an alumnus of Sigma Pi Fraternity from Loyola University Chicago, and the founder of Armstrong & Atac Financial Group.

We find out about Erol’s experience at Loyola Chicago, what led him to Greek Life, what he likes to do in his spare time, what he does for work, how he helps clients plan their financial future, smart things students and recent grads can do right now, and the types of clients he works with. Enjoy!

Material discussed is meant for general informational purposes only and is not to be construed as tax, legal, or investment advice. Although the information has been gathered from sources believed to be reliable, please note that individual situations can vary. Therefore, the information should be relied upon only when coordinated with individual professional advice. Guardian and its subsidiaries do not issue or advise with regard to student loans. Fraternity Foodie is not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or Armstrong & Atac and opinions stated are their own. Erol Atac is a Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. Armstrong & Atac Financial Group, LLC is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Guardian. CA Insurance License #0M04325. 2020-111140 Exp 10/22

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsTM4drrM8c

Fraternity/Sorority

Sterling Jowers: What should college students know about finances, budgeting & student loan debt?

By admin on November 10, 2019

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11980700/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/191970/” height=”90″ width=”100%” placement=”top” theme=”custom”]Check out episode #32 of Fraternity Foodie with Sterling Jowers, a tax accountant and alumnus of Beta-Mu chapter of Sigma Pi Fraternity at Ole Miss! We talk about how this chapter was able to recruit so many men into the fraternity, how to manage chapter finances and reduce any possibilities of fraud/theft, what’s the right amount of student loan debt, budgeting, financial goals, credit cards, working while in school, investing in stocks as a college student, and where to eat the next time you’re in Houston, Texas. Enjoy!

Video link: https://youtu.be/vvl4vT3Iu2M