Jesse currently teaches multiple courses in the financial planning curriculum and serves as the Financial Planning Program’s director. In addition to spending nearly a decade in the financial planning profession, he holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and a Master of Finance degree from Auburn University. He is a 2014 graduate of Virginia Tech where he studied Applied Economics with a concentration in Personal Financial Planning. As a student, he also worked as a TA lecturing on and off-campus. Professor Lineberry continues to stay engaged in the financial planning profession by consulting for New Planner Recruiting, drafting articles and blog posts, and attending national conferences.
As the holiday season approaches, it is important to begin budgeting for your gift shopping ahead of time. Taking proactive steps now will help you manage expenses wisely and make the most of the festive season. Virginia Tech economics and finance experts share why.
It’s no secret that inflation has increased the prices of the goods we want and need. If you’re having a hard time budgeting for gifts this year, consider making crafts or building gifts instead of purchasing items at the store.