In this podcast, Kariene Fortner, Financial Wellness Manager for Regions Bank’s North Region from Mobile, Ala., discusses how to create a financial plan for your first year of college. You’ll hear Kariene’s perspective on these topics:

• Costs and expenses, outside of tuition, students should plan for in their first year of college
• Creating a realistic financial plan to help minimize unexpected expenses throughout the school year
• Initial college costs vs. potential ongoing college expenses in the first year