Events
We’re committed to providing our community with resources that break down the complexities of personal finance and financial aid. So, we provide several events and resources, like financial aid education workshops, presentations, and University celebrations.
Financial Aid Workshop with Off-Campus Housing
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. EST
Location: The Lab
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Off-Campus Housing: Estimating Next Year's Award Package Virtual Workshop
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. EST
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Let’s Get Fiscal: Investing for Beginners (Financial Wellness)
Learn how to invest, manage risk, and grow your money over time.
Date: Monday, October 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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401(k) or Nah?: Making Sense of Retirement (Financial Wellness)
Retirement plans, job benefits, and why you should care now.
Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Budgeting for Off-Campus Housing (FLI: First Generation, Limited Income)
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
Location: The Lab
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Playing Your Cards Right: The Secret to Good Credit (Financial Wellness)
Build credit, dodge fees, and make your credit score work for you.
Date: Monday, December 1st, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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1099 Problems But a W-2 Ain’t One: Your Guide to Taxes (Financial Wellness)
File smart. Avoid mistakes. Keep your cool.
Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Ramen, Rent, Repeat: Living Off-Campus (Financial Wellness)
Adulting 101: Navigating renting, groceries, and everything in between.
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Can I Pull You For a Chat?: The Art of Salary Negotiation (Financial Wellness)
Negotiate like a pro - get the salary and perks you deserve.
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Crypto? I Barely Know Her: Investing 201 (Financial Wellness)
Stocks, crypto, and all the tricky stuff - investing tips that won’t make your head spin.
Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. EST
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Our financial wellness events are hosted by Shahar Ziv.
Shahar is an experienced educator, writer, and speaker who is skilled at simplifying the complex, sometimes intimidating world of personal finance. He has been teaching personal finance to Hopkins undergrads since 2019 and has also taught students at Harvard, Columbia, NYU, UChicago, and Wharton.
Shahar immigrated to the US when he was three years old. As the first in his family to go to college in the United States, he had to learn how to navigate the challenging college process, from application and admission to financial aid and on-campus work. He is passionate about helping to guide other students on the path to financial wellness.
Shahar graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell University with a BA in Economics and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He proudly serves on the Board of Directors of the Harvard University Employees Credit Union.