The Keys to Becoming "Wealthy"

Successful long-term investing and wealth accumulation have little to do with intellect, but everything to do with behavior and developing sound financial habits. Regardless of occupation or earnings level, becoming wealthy is an achievable goal. Join us as nationally recognized Financial Advisor Kevin J. Smith ’89 and Gettysburg College’s Director of EES Student Success and Well-being Cindy Wright discuss how college students are ideally positioned to become high-net-worth investors. Yet, being “wealthy” is about more than becoming rich. It entails a richness in life—finding purpose, pursuing passions, and appreciating all the things that money can’t buy.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Identify financial tools for successful long-term investing and wealth accumulation.
• Understand that being wealthy isn’t all about money.
• Implement the use of iGrad, a free financial tool at Gettysburg College.