A brief overview of college majors and their outlook. Read More
You really want to use college as a time to set up good financial habits. Here are six life saving financial habits for every college students. Read More
My middle name is Nosike (No-See-Kay)! In my Nigerian language of Igbo, that means "Stay Strong." On my parent's wedding day, my grandfather told my mother that her first child would be a girl and to give her the Igbo name, Nosike. I guess you could say my grandpa has a gift of foresight and could predict things that were going to happen before they did. He probably knew I would need that name because I have learned to make my own luck. Read More
We’re all using apps anyway, so why not use them to get our money right? Budget, track expenses, and understand value with a money tracking app to set and meet financial goals in your 20's. Read More
Here are some helpful tips on how to find last-minute scholarships so you can reach your goals and become financially resilient, empowered early while studying. Read More
The Nav.it team is ready to make a splash in 2021. We’re kicking it all off by welcoming in a new era of money movers on colleges all across the country. Wondering if you have what it takes to be a Nav.it Money Mate and rep Nav.it as a member of the ambassador Cash Crew? Just ask Head Money Mate, Nikki Hurtado.
I sat down with Nikki earlier this month to capture why she’s excited to launch Nav.it at the University of Miami. Read More
Imagine getting a raise. You reward yourself with a vacation, upgrade your apartment, buy a new car. Except the spending doesn't stop. This common phenomenon of spending increases with wage is called lifestyle creep. With lifestyle creep, discretionary spending becomes inflated because wants are perceived as a right to have versus a choice— a necessity versus a want. Our financial friend, Eduek tackles how she overcame her lifestyle creep twice in this blog post. Read More
My generation gets a lot of criticism for living at home, but I have a whole new level of respect for those who choose to do it and come out of it in a better financial place. Take it from someone who has done it. The sacrifices are worth it. Read More
Whether you’re stuck at home or returning to campus or even out of college, there’s a million creative ways to cut living expenses without being deprived, even in quarantine. We want to hear how you’re doing it. Send an e-mail to Kaitlyn@nav.it to let us know what tips we left out. Read More