The Las Vegas Valley is better prepared now for an economic downturn than it has been in the past but is still relatively exposed because of a lack of economic diversity, according to one of UNLV’s top economists.

The UNLV finance department created an elective course for students pursuing careers in financial services to be SEC licensed (Series 65 or 66) upon graduation.

An alleged brazen kidnapping and cryptocurrency extortion that started in Las Vegas and ended in a remote desert area in Arizona in November has added to worry about other crypto-related violent crimes in the U.S. and around the globe in recent months.

At just 19 years old, UNLV Junior Sehaj Singh enjoys trading stocks as his fascination has now become a hobby. When the opportunity came along to participate in UNLV’s first-ever President’s Investment Challenge, he and several other students jumped on board to get a first-hand look at the campus-wide investment competition.

Students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) embarked on a new educational venture this semester, testing their financial instincts through a virtual stock market challenge.

Daniel Chi, a finance professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, provided insights into the role and impact of tariffs on the economy and personal finances. He explains how tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods and are used to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Educating students on the fundamentals of investing is an ongoing effort for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It is an institution for learning, after all. After opening its Institute of Financial Literacy & Wellness to provide classes and credentials in financial wellness during the fall 2023 semester, the university is encouraging students to advance their knowledge by participating in its inaugural President’s Investment Challenge.

If you find yourself in a financial crunch, you have options to dig yourself out, such as borrowing from your emergency fund, a savings account or taking out a personal loan. You might also find yourself considering borrowing from your 401(k). While a 401(k) loan is often quick and typically cheaper than other types of credit, it could also end up jeopardizing your retirement.