Center for Financial Wellness

Spooky season has arrived! Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Halloween. Enjoy the festivities and stay safe out there!

🍂 November Workshops are here! 🎃

Join the Berkeley Center for Financial Wellness for two free workshops 💸

📈 Getting Started with Investing with Rob Shaye
🗓️ Nov 5 | 1–2:30 PM

💳 Managing Debt: Mind Over Money
🗓️ Nov 19 | 5–6 PM

🔗 Scan the QR code or use the link in bio to register!

✨ Meet our new graduate coaches! ✨

We’re excited to introduce our two new graduate financial wellness coaches, Catherine and Maia, to the Center for Financial Wellness! They’re here to support you on your financial journeys and can’t wait to meet you all!

Swipe to learn more about them and say hello in the comments. 🐻💙💛



Catherine: Hi! My name is Catherine and I’m from Miami, FL. A bit about me is: my family is Honduran, and I have a passion for dance, financial empowerment, and beaches. Before starting the Master of Development program at the Goldman School, I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Colombia working with entrepreneurs and supporting governments with business development. You can schedule an appointment with me to chat more about your financial life. Looking forward to meeting you!

Maia: Hello, my name is Maia. I was born and raised in the Bay Area, earned a B.A. in Human Rights as well as Art History as a college student in New York, and held fellowships in the Middle East after graduation. I am currently a graduate student in the Global Studies Program, with a regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa. I have supported undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of academic settings and am eager to bring those experiences to my time with you at the Center for Financial Wellness. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with me. I am here to help and look forward to meeting you!

Dollars for $cholars cohort! You’re invited to our Halloween Social on October 28 for pizza, pumpkin pie, pumpkin painting, and more fun activities! Please RSVP to the calendar invite for more details. We hope to see you there!

Join us tomorrow at 1 PM for a workshop with BMO to learn about handling identity theft and other financial emergencies. Register through tinyurl.com/cfwfall. We hope to see you there!

October is the season of spooky financial scares! Learn about creating an emergency fund to buffer against unexpected bills and expenses this fall, including how much to save and where!

Halloween doesn't have to be expensive. 🎃💰

Swipe through to learn how to build a killer costume on a budget. Whether you're thrifting, shopping dollar stores, or DIYing from scratch, these 4 tips will help you look fire without spending $100.

Key takeaways:
📌 Thrift stores + Facebook Marketplace for base pieces
📌 Dollar stores for accessories & finishing touches
📌 Craft stores for DIY customization
📌 Buy Nothing groups for free community swaps

Thanks to the budget-conscious Berkeley students out there making Halloween creative, not expensive. Your wallet will thank you. 🙌

Help the CFW choose its new Best Friend! Let us know if you want to see more of Penny or Finley on our upcoming designs, merch, and branding! One follower who votes in the poll in the comments will randomly be chosen for a $50 gift card!

Come to our October workshops to practice financial wellness as fall kicks off! This month, we’re covering important steps when buying a car, what to do in the event of identity theft, and building credit. Register at tinyurl.com/cfwfall. We hope to see you there!

Join us this Wednesday for the CFW Open House! Find us near Sather Gate to play games, talk to our student coaches, and learn more about what the CFW offers!