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The Regions Institute for Financial Education empowers students, faculty, staff, and the community to strive for financial balance and stability. Financial stability is an active, ongoing process which involves becoming aware of and taking steps toward more successful life.

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UAB Economist explains why Dow tanks 800 points
Millions of Americans are wondering "What's next?" after The Dow tanks 800 points, making it the worst day of 2019. This drop comes after the global economy renews fears of a recession.
Surviving a financial emergency
Where to look for deals on school supplies
The sales tax-free weekend has come and gone, and the clock is ticking to get all your children’s school supplies.
A financial planner breaks down exactly how you should be spending your money
How much of your paycheck should go towards housing expenses? What about savings? Or entertainment and vacations?
Are Prime Day deals the best deals?
If you’re thinking about buying a new tv or laptop, but you don’t want to drain your bank account, you might be in luck.

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Written on Monday, 19 August 2019

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Written on Thursday, 01 August 2019

"Parents and their children are out looking for all of those school supplies on their list. Stephanie Yates, Endowed Professor of Regions Institute for Financial Education, says don’t go out that door with a plan and list first." wbrc.com/2019/07/29/whe…

Written on Thursday, 18 July 2019

Do you need help managing your finances? This financial planner breaks down EXACTLY how much of your paycheck you should be spending--and saving. cnbc.com/2017/08/03/her…

Written on Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Our FIRE Campaign is now live! Help provide a financial education to individuals coping with poverty, and in turn make a difference in their families and their communities. Donate today! c-fund.us/mb9

Written on Tuesday, 16 July 2019

Stephanie Yates, Director of The Regions Institute for Financial Education at UAB, shares her thoughts on Amazon Prime Day! wbrc.com/2019/07/15/are…

Written on Thursday, 20 June 2019

Thank you to @WBRCnews for featuring our Money Math Camp on the news yesterday evening! wbrc.com/2019/06/19/uab…

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