Fin Lit Resource Database

Browse the resources below to find useful tools and articles to help you gain a richer understanding of your financial health. Use the filters to explore by topic or type. Be sure to tick the Yale Resources checkbox to only show results from Yale offices and departments.

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Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

Topics: Budgeting; Spending

As you prepare for grad school, you may need to take standardized admission exams. If you are eligible, you may apply for a graduate exam fee waiver for the GRE exam.

Budgeting Template - Google Spreadsheet

Topics: Budgeting

The sheet was created with three goals in mind: that it be easy to use; that it focuses on a daily budget that supports long term goals, instead of a long term budget that doesn't have daily support; that it be a good starting place for people who have never saved before.

Student Discounts

Topics: Budgeting; Saving; Spending

Love to save $$? Your YCC representives compiled this list of local discounts for Yalies including resturants, online discounts and others.

MoneyGeek

Topics: Banking; Budgeting; Loans; Saving; Spending

A personal finance website covering broad range of topics such as credit cards, loans, financial planning, insurance and mortgages.

Money Manual

Topics: Budgeting; Earning; Loans; Saving

This multi-page guide will provide suggestions made by peers for how to approach your finances so that you can minimize your stress and maximize your academic success.

NerdWallet

Topics: Budgeting; Loans

Nerds make even the most complicated money questions and topics simple to understand. Helpful tools: Side-by-side comparisons, smart calculators and straightforward simulators help you make sense of your options.

Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAT)

Topics: Budgeting; Spending

As you prepare for grad school, you may need to take standardized admission exams. If you are eligible, you may apply for a graduate exam fee waiver for the GMAT exam.

Building Credit

Topics: Budgeting; Spending

If you are having trouble being approved for your first credit card, it could be due to your lack of credit. Here are some helpful tips in case you need to build credit from scratch in order to one day obtain a credit card or a loan from a bank.

Credit Card Tips

Topics: Banking; Budgeting; Spending

What is a credit card? Is this your first credit card? If you are having trouble selecting a credit card that is right for you. There are some helpful tips in this article including learning more about different types of credit cards and how to successfully apply for one.