From first paychecks and social media safety to budgeting, credit and fraud prevention, here is what students should know before arriving on campus in Upstate South Carolina.
Every fall, students across Greenville and Upstate South Carolina return to campus or arrive for their first semester. Between move-in plans, class schedules, books, supplies and figuring out a new routine, there is plenty to prepare for.
What often gets overlooked are the financial decisions students will face almost immediately.
“College can bring a new level of financial responsibility, whether students are managing money independently for the first time or simply making more decisions on their own. Students are often surprised by things like taxes on a paycheck or the financial risks that can come with sharing information online. The good news is that financial confidence isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about building strong habits and learning one step at a time,” says Mandy Kelso, Head of Financial Education at TD Bank U.S…