We’re always planning events and presentations to help you learn more about managing your finances. See what’s coming up below and check back regularly.
April
Create your financial vision board
April 16, noon
Location: 1-371
As you wrap up the term, come set your ideal financial goals, learn ways to stay on track, and create a vision board to keep you motivated!
Register now →Budgeting for your summer experience
April 25, 6 PM
Location: 4-153
Whether your summer has you staying near campus for a UROP or off to a new city for an internship, come learn how to plan for your summer costs before you get paid!
Register now →May
Eating good with SFS
May 2, 12:30 PM
Location: W20-303 (Private Dining Room #3)
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge and Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
Note: Due to the event’s popularity, registration will open 2 weeks prior to the event.
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Past events
Eating good with SFS
September 12, 12:30–2 PM
Location: E38-200
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge and Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
Top tips to save $
September 14, 12:30 PM
Location: Infinite/Lobby 10
Stop by our table in Lobby 10 for snacks and quick tips on how to make your money go further!
Money basics
September 21, 1 PM
Location: 1-277
Just starting to think about money? Join us for an overview on all things money, including budgeting and saving!
Maximize your money: second-year edition!
September 28, 5 PM
Location: 5-134
Calling all second-years! Did you UROP or intern this summer? Are you unsure how to make your hard-earned money last you the semester? Join us as we review the best ways to use (or save!) your funds.
Note: Any student is welcome but our program will focus on second-years.
Financial Education drop-in hours
October 3, 1–2 PM
Location: 11-103 (conference room outside SFS)
Drop in and have some snacks with our financial education team! Come with questions or bring your budget and get some work done with our campus experts.
Intro to budgeting and saving
October 12, 12:30 PM
Location: 35-380
Join us for lunch and $$$ talks! Stop by for a crash course in everything you need to know to begin your personal financial journey!
Eating good with SFS
October 25, noon–1 PM
Location: W11-180
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge and Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
Eating good with SFS
November 30, 1–2 PM
Location: E38-200
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge and Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
Eating good with SFS
January 16, noon–2 PM
Location: TBD
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge and Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
Please note: due to budget restrictions, we are only able to serve current MIT undergraduate students.
Crash course in budgeting and saving
January 18, 11:30 AM–1:30 PM
Location: 1-371
Part 1 of a 2-part series, built to help give you the rundown on all things budgeting and saving. This hands-on workshop will also allow you to build a budget and learn how to save $$ with our financial education team!
Crash course in planning and goal setting
January 23, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Location: 4-145
Part 2 of our IAP series, built to help give you the rundown on all things goal setting. This hands-on workshop will also allow you to set attainable goals with the help of our financial education team!
Manifesting money
January 30, 12:30 PM–2:30 PM
Location: 2-131
Join our financial education team before the start of the spring term to manifest your 2024 goals! Build a vision board, develop specific goals, and learn how to keep yourself accountable!
Crash course in all things $
February 20, 6 PM
Location: 1-150
Buckle up for this crash course in a variety of financial topics, including budgeting, saving, setting goals, investing/retirement, and cutting costs!
Eating good with SFS
February 27, noon
Location: W20-303 (Private Dining Room #3)
Throughout the year, we will cater from a variety of local and diverse restaurants throughout Cambridge and Boston. Our goal is to help students find culturally relevant foods at an affordable price!
All about investing
April 4, 5 PM
Location: 2-135
Join us as we give you the rundown on the basics of investing, from short vs. long term planning to how to consider risk!
Please note that we will review the process of investing, but cannot provide specific investing advice.