Courtney Alev
Coverage of Courtney Alev in the Nexus archive.
- Seven ways college students can manage their finances — because money decisions impact financial security when starting a first job after graduation
The article advises students that financial decisions made in college impact future financial security after graduation. Experts recommend building credit by utilizing options like secured or student credit cards, focusing on only spending what can be afforded. Students are also encouraged to maintain financial stability through careful budgeting, which involves creating a plan and setting aside funds regardless of multiple income streams.
- The sports economy is unaffordable at the bar, let alone the stadium
A survey by Intuit Credit Karma and The Harris Poll reveals rising sports costs are pricing fans out of bars and stadiums, with 1 in 5 fans avoiding watch parties due to expenses like $12 beers. Fans are split between taking on debt to attend high-cost events (e.g., $279,804 Knicks courtside tickets) or cutting back entirely, with 16% now unable to afford live events they previously could.