Money Moves with Christine Bello

How To Budget: Study Abroad Edition

Studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain was one of the greatest experiences of my life...and one of the costliest. In today's episode, I will dive into my personal tips on how to budget for your own study abroad experience so you can take your mind off the money and refocus on experiencing the wonders of study abroad! Thank you so much for listening! Make sure to give us a follow, a 5 star rating, and share this episode if you enjoyed it :)

Maximizing Your College Refund

Join us today on "Money Moves" as we tackle a crucial topic for every college student: what to do with that refund check. From taking care of necessities such as housing and groceries, to funding your fast food runs and party lifestyle, today we'll take a dive onto how to budget your refund in order to get the most out of it. If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to follow and share! :)

Best Study Abroad Credit Cards (with No Fees!)

Planning your study abroad adventure? Dive into this latest episode to discover the ultimate guide on credit cards for college students exploring the globe. We'll delve into the key features that make these cards stand out, with a special focus on cards with no annual fees and no foreign transaction fees – because who needs extra charges while exploring the wonders of the world? Join us as we break down the financial barriers of studying abroad, offering insights into the best credit cards that won't weigh you down. Thank you so much for listening! Make sure to give us a 5 star rating and share this episode if you enjoyed it :)

High-Yield Savings 101: How to Make Your Money Work For You

In the current economy, cash is king. Which means savings accounts might actually be your best (and easiest) way to earn a return on your money. In today's episode, we'll dive into what makes APY rates fluctuate and how we can use this to our advantage. We'll discover why high-yield savings are gaining popularity among savers looking to make their money work harder and generate higher returns. Additionally, you'll learn how to evaluate different options, compare interest rates, and choose the best high-yield savings account that aligns with you! Remember: make sure to always do your own research as policies are often updated and rates are always changing. What's depicted in this recording might not hold true today. Thank you so much for listening, if you enjoyed today's episode make sure to leave a 5 star rating and share :)

How Businesses Get You to Spend More - The Sunk Cost Fallacy

In today's episode, we will go into depth about how our perception of wasting time, money, or effort could lead us to engage in more self-destructive or damaging behaviors (even if the cost cannot be recouped) AND how businesses leverage this knowledge to get us to invest more time and money into their products. We'll explain the proper mental tools needed to avoid such devious marketing tricks, and learn a lil mental strength + resilience along the way. If you enjoyed today's episode, make sure to leave a 5 star rating and share with you friends :)