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“The heart of UNF”: Employees to receive pay increases in upcoming fiscal year

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Jun 16, 2022

Expressing her gratitude, University of North Florida (UNF) Interim President Pamella Chally announced salary increases for faculty and staff in an email Thursday afternoon. The funds required to provide...

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Ways to save for next semester and beyond

Lauren Fox, Managing Editor May 19, 2022

Students are investors. From Pre-K to university, the time spent in the classroom is an investment in a student’s future. Investing in education starts early in life, but young people may be less prepared...

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2022-2023 FAFSA updates and changes: What’s new?

Majdouline Bakor, Multimedia Journalist Oct 8, 2021

The new enhancements to the online FAFSA form include a visual update which is similar to the look and uses of the studentaid.gov website. Users will be able to select their role before entering the FAFSA...

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Simple money-saving hacks you need to try

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Apr 14, 2021

Are you money-hungry? On the surface, transferring funds from your checking account into your savings account might seem like the easiest way to save money. However, there are lots of other simple money-saving...

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What causes hyperinflation?

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Apr 14, 2021

Inflation is an important concept for people to understand because it can affect a plethora of important areas that have to do with your finances. Simply put , inflation is defined as the upward movement...

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Tips for building credit and avoiding debt

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Mar 30, 2021

Having credit is key when it comes to renting an apartment, buying a house, purchasing a car, and much more. Aside from having credit built up, having a good credit score is extremely beneficial because...

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How to save money on travel

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 24, 2021

For a while now, COVID-19 has halted travel plans, closed borders, and left people fantasizing about the days when they can officially travel again. While the pandemic is not over yet, brighter horizons...

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Investing 101 for beginners

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Feb 18, 2021

After hearing about everything that happened with the recent Reddit/Gamestop hysteria, you are probably interested in learning more about investing and the stock market but have absolutely no idea where...

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Market surges resulting from unlikeliest of sources

Riley Platt, Reporter Jan 27, 2021

Online forums have emerged as a beloved piece of the internet. They serve as a great place to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies. The most popular of these platforms is by far Reddit, which...

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Free facilitated growth program for veteran business owners

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Jan 21, 2021

This spring, military veteran business owners are being offered a free facilitated growth  program by The Military and Veterans Resource Center at the University of North Florida and Veterans Florida....

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A guide to student discounts

Mally Nichols, Reporter Jan 14, 2021

Being a student can be costly and it’s difficult to balance funds when there’s so many different expenses to think about. Between rent, phone bills, food costs, entertainment, and so much more, where...

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The future of banking: How the pandemic has led to a rise in cashless banking

The future of banking: How the pandemic has led to a rise in cashless banking

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Jan 7, 2021

While there is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed our lives, one specific area where there have been unexpected changes is in banking. Recently, there has been a significant increase...

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