FIN 095 - Managing Individual Finances
Announcements & Assignments


Class Notes, Exercises & Links

[ Form 1040 | Schedule A - Itemized Deductions | Tax Withholding Estimator ]
[ Free Credit Report ]
[ Salary Estimator ]
[ REIT Investing ]

Blackboard

Zoom Virtual Office

Grade Calculation Template

FactSet Web Access
FactSet Academic ID Request Link
FactSet Workstation Download Links

FactSet Excel Template

Sample business memorandum template
Sample Write-up #1 (Subpar)
Sample Write-up #2 (Better)


Bloomberg and VDI Access Information

Bloomberg Terminal


How to Install and Use Citrix Receiver (Windows)
  1. Citrix Receiver is a software that provides access to your XenDesktop and XenApp installations. To download the Citrix Receiver, go to http://downloadplugins.citrix.com/Windows/CitrixWorkspaceApp.exe .
  2. Installing Citrix Receiver: Find the downloaded file and launch it. Click 'Start'. Select 'I accept the license agreement' and click 'Next'. Be sure to deselect Enable single sign-on and click Install. Wait for the installation to complete.
  3. Configuring Citrix Receiver: When the installation has completed, click 'Add Account'. Enter vdi.drake.edu and click 'Add'.
  4. Logging in to Citrix: Enter your Drake ID and password and click 'Log On'.
  5. Using Citrix Receiver: The Receiver window will display the 'Desktops and Apps' available for your log on. Double-click on a 'Desktop or App' to start it. Alternatively, click on 'Details' to get more information and additional options. On the details page, click 'Open' to start an application. Click 'Add to Favorites' to add the 'Desktop or App' to the 'Favorites' screen.

Note: If you own a Mac, follow directions on How to Install and Use Citrix Receiver (Mac).

Others

Cowles Journal and Reference Databases


Career bluePrint
Career Center

OpenOffice.org

Learning Styles and Strategies
Student Course Survey (Feedback Form)

How to write a memo

Business memo example1
Business memo example2
Business memo example3

Resources to avoid plagiarism

Coping with hitchhikers
How Leaders Kill Meaning at Work

How NOT to use PowerPoint!
How to Give a Lousy Presentation
How to Overcome Fear of Public Speaking and Give a Great Presentation