A Tip From Pete the Planner: Monthly Check-Up

A Monthly Financial Check-up with Pete the Planner

osherov-3995-2When it comes to preventative health there are few things more important than getting your recommended screenings. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a screening for your financial health? There may not be an official screening but there is a way for you take stock of you financial health, it’s called ‘The Financial Fifth.’ On the fifth of each month, take 20 minutes to work on your finances. Those 20 minutes will be spent reviewing last month’s purchases and budgeting and planning for the coming month. The Financial Fifth is both proactive and preventative. If on the fifth of the month you determine that last month you over-spent on groceries, this month you will keep an eye on that spending category. Financial health can be just as important as your physical health so take time on the fifth of the month to give your money the attention it deserves.

And, don’t forget, as faculty or staff of Butler University, you have FREE access to all of Pete the Planner’s financial resources from GreenCandy.com!

GC_PTPThis site is the comprehensive home to all of Pete the Planner’s financial wellness guides, videos, worksheets, calculators, and all other resources needed to make significant financial change.

In order to access the site, you will need to follow the steps below:

Step 1: Visit http://greencandy.com

Step 2: Look for the word “Register” at the top of the page and click it.

Step 3: Enter the following registration code: bulldogs

*Please note, this resource is for Butler faculty and staff only.*

Coming Soon: Moneylife in Your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s

Pete the Planner will be back on campus next Wednesday, April 9th at 2:00pm in the Johnson Boardroom to present Moneylife in Your 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s.

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In this hour long session, Pete will walk you through the stages of your financial life, which financial goals to focus on during each stage, and best practices for setting and accomplishing financial goals.

Please register for this program by contacting Healthy Horizons at healthyhorizons@butler.edu or at extension 8143. 

 

April Newsletter

In this issue:

  • Sleep to Better Health
  • Exercise:  Safe and Sound
  • Emotional Stress and Gum Disease
  • Preparing for Health Screenings
  • Alcohol and Your Health
  • Top Advice for New Parents
  • Are You Hooked on Social Media?
  • Stretch Your Dollar
  • Homeowner’s Insurance Tips
  • Six Essential Playground Rules
  • Size Up Your Plate

PB news 2014