CC Coffee Chats
New for Fall 2023!
Empowering Penn students, One Chat at a Time
Our Mission
At CC Coffee Chats, we believe in the power of shared knowledge and experience. Our mission is to provide a personalized, one-on-one environment where members of the Penn community can gain a deeper understanding of financial literacy.
In this new initiative launching Fall 2023, we aim to empower students to make informed decisions about their financial future.
Why CC Coffee Chats?
Personalized Conversations: We're here to share experiences and insights. Engage with us anytime!
Student-Centric Dialogues: As undergrads ourselves, we understand your unique challenges and can share relevant experiences.
Holistic & Researched Discussions: Our conversations are informed by research and personal experiences. Our members keep up with the latest news on banking, credit cards, consumer advocacy, and more.
Specialized Topics: Engage in dialogues about credit card strategies, travel insights, and more.
Common Conversation Topics
Budgeting Basics: Discussing ways to manage and allocate funds effectively during college, as well as Penn-specific strategies to make your money go further.
Credit Card Rewards: Sharing experiences on selecting the right credit card, understanding its benefits, and optimizing points/miles.
Starting to Invest: Learning the fundamentals of investing, best practices for long-term growth, and common pitfalls and their behavioral finance explanations.
Traveling on a Budget: Sharing our tips and experiences on how to travel frugally while maximizing value.
Ready to Begin?
CC Coffee Chats is on hiatus until Spring 24.
Questions? Email us at penn-coffee-chats@commoncents.org.
Disclaimer
While we are passionate about personal finance, Common Cents Collaborative ("Common Cents") is not a financial advisor, investment advisor, legal advisor, accountant, or other certified financial professional. Our primary goal is to provide valuable information and insights based on our own experiences as college students. We have encountered numerous challenges and triumphs throughout our financial journeys, both inside and outside of school. By sharing what we have learned, we hope to empower others to navigate their own financial futures successfully. We are not compensated for our efforts, and our knowledge is gained through personal experiences rather than professional certifications.
From time to time, we might recommend products or services that we have personally used and believe to be appropriate for you. While we may receive personal referral bonuses for some of these recommendations, we commit to the following:
Full Disclosure: Any potential bonuses/rewards we might receive will be clearly disclosed to you.
Choice: Alongside any referral links, we will provide non-referral links, giving you the freedom to choose how you proceed.
Integrity: Our recommendations are based on our genuine belief in the product or service, not the potential compensation.