Allie Petersen

Former Student Athlete at the University of Kentucky • Northwestern University Masters in Sports Administration

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Today we have @alliepetersen_ as our Alumni Spotlight. Allie is now a Margin Accountant for Lowe's Companies Inc. and shares how being a student-athlete helped her to build high standards. Check it out!

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NOT DONE YET!!

Joshua Lapadat clinches it for Kentucky, sending the Wildcats to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2014!

#GoBigBlue x #UKRising

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Your credit score can affect your ability to take out loans, get insurance, and even lease an apartment. Here are the main factors that affect your score.

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Fact or Myth? There are a lot of mixed messages when it comes to investing. Take a look at this graphic to clear up some common misconceptions.

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Let's see
how well you've been paying attention.
Which of the following represents a well-
diversified stock portfolio? #TheKentuckyRoad

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Ever heard of the phrase “Don’t put all of your eggs into one basket”? Spreading your money across a range of investments can help reduce your exposure to fluctuations in one sector of the economy.

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Let’s see how well you’ve been paying attention over the past few weeks. Which of these is a benefit of a long term/passive investing? #TheKentuckyRoad

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Student loans can be a burden you want to get rid of immediately, but it may be beneficial to prioritize investing first. This is ultimately a highly individualized decision, but let's look at some general guidelines.

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[UK Rifle @UKRifle]

The dynasty REIGNS!

Kentucky has claimed the 2022 NCAA Rifle National Championship!

🏆2022 x 🏆2021

#BackToBack #GoBigBlue

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! While it may be tempting to try to earn a quick buck buying and selling stocks, holding investments for a long period of time (>5 years) has inherent benefits, especially for young people.

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Compound interest is like a snowball that’s rolling downhill: as it picks up momentum over time, it gets bigger and bigger. Let’s take a deeper look at how it works!

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! You don't have to know everything to start investing, but there are some basic terms you want to have in your investing arsenal. Lets take a look at a few!

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! No amount is too small to start investing. Investing just a small amount each month can grow into a large sum in just a few years!

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Happy #FinancialFriday wildcats! Decided that you want to start investing, but aren’t sure where to start? Let’s take a look at a few of your options.

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! We all know that saving money is important, but do you know how much more you could earn if you put that money into an investment account instead? Check out this example!

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Are you actively contributing to some form of investment account?

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Instead of focusing on how much you can save, lets focus on how little you can spend. Challenge yourself and your friends to see how long you can last with this No Spend Challenge!

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Here are a few things you can do to get your finances off to a great start in 2022!

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Happy #FinancialFriday Wildcats! True or False: With a Roth IRA, you pay taxes upfront. With a Traditional IRA, you pay taxes later when you withdraw your money.

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It’s #FinancialFriday Wildcats! Now that you know what an IRA is, let’s take a look at some of the key differences between a Traditional IRA and a Roth IRA (and which one may be best for you!).

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