FinancialSmarts @ UMBC provides you with the tools necessary to make informed and effective decisions about your finances. Managing money is an important part of your daily life and we encourage you to be well versed in this important life skill that many find challenging.
CASHCoach
Trying to Save for a Car?
Trying to Save for Tuition?
CASHCoach is your personal savings trainer!
CashCourse
Free self-paced on-line interactive program packed with how-tos on everything from bank accounts to investing.
UMBC VITA
Program that provides on-campus tax return assistance.
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Join as an income tax preparer with training which leads to an IRS certification.
CashClips
Free personal finance “clips” of interactive modules and tools with topics ranging from budgeting and savings to homeownership and retirement.
Money Smart Week
Participate in any of our many annual events on a range of subjects from Adulting 101 to the Credit Cafe.
Peer Money Mentors
Learn about financial wellness while engaging with peers on subjects like students loans and budgeting.