Taking Control of Your Money: Building Financial Wellbeing in College and Beyond

In this episode of State of Wellbeing, host Kevin Sackreiter sits down with Lorna Saboe-Wounded Head, Family Resource Management Field Specialist with SDSU Extension, to talk about financial wellbeing for college students and young adults. Together they explore the common money challenges students face—like paying for college, navigating scams, and managing limited budgets—and highlight the opportunities to build strong financial habits early. From developing confidence in money decisions to making plans that adapt when life changes, this conversation offers practical advice and resources to help students take control of their financial wellbeing now and into the future.   Learning Objectives: 1. Identify common financial challenges faced by college students, including scams, budgeting difficulties, and paying for school expenses. 2. Recognize opportunities to build healthy financial habits during college and early adulthood. 3. Describe how financial stress can impact academic performance and overall wellbeing. 4. Explore resources available at SDSU, such as CashCourse and financial counseling, to support financial decision-making.   Processing Questions 1. What financial challenges mentioned in the episode feel most relevant to you or other college students you know? 2. Lorna shared the mantra: “You are in control of your money; your money is not in control of you.” What does this mean to you, and how could you apply it in your own life? 3. Think about a recent spending choice you made. How might that decision affect your financial wellbeing tomorrow or in the future?