SIFE Students Teach Fellow Bobcats about Credit Reports

Three SIFE students , Cassey Baldwin, Kimberley Berner, and Joe Koenig taught Texas State students about credit report and credit scoring information.

(Texas State University-San Marcos)- March 25, 2009, SIFE students went to Jackson Hall on campus to help teach fellow Bobcats the importance of knowing information about credit scoring and credit reports. Cassey Baldwin, Kimberley Berner, and Joe Koenig taught the students details that are on the credit report, what a FICO score is, and ten ways to help improve your credit score. The three SIFE students believe that information on credit is not taught enough in classes, so that is why they try to help spread the word across campus. They hope to continue passing on the knowledge to anyone who wants to learn. . The project entitled “Dr. Debt” teaches the concepts of financial awareness & responsibility, how to improve your personal finances, credit tips, and personal discipline. These concepts that the students learn meet the requirements given by SIFE Headquarters. SIFE is a global, non-profit organization that is literally changing the world through highly dedicated student teams on more than 1600 university campuses in 40 countries. SIFE offers these students the opportunity to develop leadership, teamwork and communication skills through learning, practicing and teaching the principles of free enterprise, thereby improving the standard of living for millions in the process. Texas State SIFE is one of the leading collegiate teams within the United States. Texas State SIFE has placed within the Top 20 at national competitions since 1997 and was the International Champion in 2000. For more information contact: Vicki West Texas State University-San Marcos Phone: (512) 245-3224 E-Mail: vw03@txstate.edu