Make It Make Cents prepares students for life after Wellesley College by promoting financial empowerment. Designed to help students launch their financial future through engaging programming and resources, MIM￠ is the primary hub for financial wellness for all Wellesley students and alums.
Make It Make Cents
Make It Make Cents:
Financial Empowerment at Wellesley
Kindros: Financial Literacy Learning Platform
Kindros offers nine short modules on basic personal finance topics, in beginner-friendly language. Currently, the platform covers earning, budgeting, saving, credit scores, borrowing, insurance, housing, education, and retirement. Additional modules being released over the next 12 months include an investment module and tax module. Students may choose to complete some or all of the modules in any order and at their own pace. Kindros provides unbiased financial knowledge — they do not sell financial products, advertisements, or user data.
Personal Finance with Ariel Nathanson ’10
In this supportive, practical workshop hosted by Ariel Nathanson ’10, Certified Financial Educator, you can expand your understanding of personal finances and learn about:
- Investing basics
- How to utilize a budget framework to organize your finances
- How to practice mindful spending
- How to identify your core values and reflect on how money can support the life you want to lead
An Introduction to Financial Literacy
In this session, Jamie Easton, founder and CEO of financial media company The Uptick, helps us better understand the gender investing gap and empower us to navigate world of investing and the impact of market news. Think of this session as an investment in yourself; become financially literate and gain the confidence to take charge of your financial future.
Benefits & Compensation Considerations in a Job Search
Kelly Robinson, Director of Total Rewards within Human Resources at Wellesley College, offers her expertise around job search considerations — including weighing medical plans, perks and other employee benefits, retirement benefits, compensation terms, and employment offers.