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Summer Money Mentor

JAMAL RAY

Muchin College Prep Class of 2018

Elmhurst University Class of 2022, Business Finance

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Jamal Ray attends Elmhurst College. He grew up in the Morgan Park neighborhood. He is majoring in Business Finance and aspires to be a financial analyst. He is a part of Black Student Union, Stock Portfolio club, Men Of Distinction, etc. A fun fact about him is that he has bowled for 11 years. He began working when he was 17 since his aunt was involved with On the Money, and he had known Tracy, the Executive Director of the Economic Awareness Council for a long time. OTM was something he had always aspired to be a part of.

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Investing During the Pandemic

Fall 2020

How to make income during the pandemic. More specifically, by investing into the stock market and what resources are available to do so.

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On the Road to Financial Success 

Fall 2016

LRNG Badging Panel at Gary Comer During the month of March, I had the opportunity to speak to the students of Gary Comer about the benefits of completing LRNG Badge assessments, specifically the badge on XP “Be Payday Ready”.

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How to Start Investing in Stocks

Fall 2016

Have you ever wanted to invest in stocks but didn’t know where to start? If you’re 18 or older you may invest on your own, if you’re 17 and younger, you will need a parent or guardian to start an account with you.

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How to Save for a Car 

Fall 2020

In today's society with the pandemic occurring, it can be beneficial for teens to have a vehicle for safety reasons and for the convenience of being able to drive themselves anywhere at any time.

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Name Brand vs. Generic

Fall 2016

Recently, fashion has become more and more expensive. A name brand shirt with holes in it may cost $350, but you can get the equivalent for $15-$30 at H&M. The lingering question is, what is it about name brands that make people spend more on items?

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