Author: Amy Sumsion

Amy is a junior at SNHU in the Bradley Three Year Honors Program studying Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. Along with her involvement in the newspaper, Amy also dedicates her time as Treasurer of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars while being the general member for other clubs on campus such as Admission Student Leaders and CAPE. She is also the Financial Literacy Assistant for Student Financial Services. Amy looks forward to her second year in the Penmen Press and her continuing role on the newspaper writing about financial literacy.

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How to Budget When you Suffer from FOMO

September 9, 2019 Amy Sumsion0

In the age of social media, it is easy to compare our lives to those of others. This often results in the fear of missing out (FOMO), the fear that your peers are doing something or have something that is better than what you have or are doing. In a recent study called "Meet Gen Z: The Social Generation" conducted by Hill Holiday, a

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Pay Off Student Debt Now

March 19, 2019 Amy Sumsion0

Student debt is becoming an increasingly large issue with 44.2 million Americans with student loan debt, as reported by the Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States. Of that 44.2 million, the average monthly student loan payment is around $351. In addition to student debt, students often have various other debts, including credit card payments and car payments. Other common monthly financial

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Apply for SNHU Named and Endowed Scholarships

February 22, 2019July 17, 2023 Amy Sumsion0

It's no secret that attending college is a costly endeavor. In addition to tuition, there is room and board, meal plans and course materials that students must purchase throughout their college journey. Tuition, in particular, takes a major toll on students and their families. The most common way to pay for college tuition is through the use of federal or private loans. Although, there

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Understanding the Importance of Credit Scores

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 Amy Sumsion0

When it comes to personal finances, credit scores are arguably one of the most vital components. Not only will this score play a factor in getting accepted for loans, but it also effects the rate at which individuals receive interest or loans, insurance rates and even employment opportunities. Credit scores are not to be confused with credit reports. A credit score is a three-digit

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Work-Study Opportunities

December 5, 2018January 1, 2019 Amy Sumsion0

There are currently off-campus work-study opportunities for SNHU students that still need to be filled. Students can receive $9.25/hour while gaining experience working with non-profit organizations gaining real-world experience and the opportunity to give back to the local community. The opportunities are endless. Whether students are interested in gaining experience working with kids, in an office, graphic design, or even working with animals there

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Stress Less This Holiday Season

November 26, 2018November 27, 2018 Amy Sumsion0

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and it’s time to start preparing for all the expenses that come with it. Between gifts, traveling, parties and food, the holidays can create stress both emotionally and economically. To help with that financial stress here are three easy ways to reduce holiday spending. Use a budget. Calculate how much you can spend between gifts and other expenses

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Dispelling the Myths of Financial Relationships

November 2, 2018November 2, 2018 Amy Sumsion0

Often times, the first experience people have with money is the tooth fairy, receiving an allowance or even birthday money. These are common interactions that start to determine how people value and understand money. Money is a universal means of motivation, whether it is for getting kids to complete their chores or employees to work harder to receive a bonus. As a result, people

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Be Financially Prepared for a Natural Disaster

October 25, 2018October 25, 2018 Amy Sumsion0

Living on the east coast means being prepared for any natural disasters that might arise. On August 31, Hurricane Florence formed and the east coast was anxiously awaiting to see where Florence would attack and the impending damage that the hurricane would leave behind. The Washington Post reported Florence had flooded several areas in the Carolinas, caused 686,000 power outages and displaced numerous families.

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How to Be Mindful With Eating and Spending

April 17, 2018April 16, 2018 Amy Sumsion0

Eating healthy can be hard. It is challenging when there are quicker, cheaper alternatives more readily available. When students walk into the dining center they can wait in line for the salad bar or deli line or they can walk right up to the grill and get chicken tenders and french fries with no wait at all. In the Dining Center, it is also

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2018 Student Employee of the Year

April 14, 2018February 4, 2019 Amy Sumsion0

The SNHU Student Employee of the Year for 2018 is Nicole Clark, currently in her third year studying Elementary Special Education. Thirty one SNHU student workers were nominated for Student Employee of the Year and honored at the reception along with the employees’ managers and supervisors. Clark is a Service Learning Coordinator for the Center for Community Engaged Learning. For this role, Clark coordinates