Manilla: Much More than Just a Folder
By Annie McGee, FCRH '14
When I entered my final semester at Fordham University in
January, I had a lot on my mind. The days of lying on Eddie’s were coming to an
end, and I would need to start applying for full-time jobs, search for an
apartment to live in after my current lease was up, and gear up for the “real
world.” What wasn’t on my mind was the fact my entire post-college job plan and
outlook on personal finance was about to change because of a simple internship
with Manilla, a company I was just introduced to this year.
Ever since I filled out my Fordham application as a high
school senior, I knew I wanted to study political science and one day work for
the government or for a non-profit organization. It was a field that had always
interested me, and I knew I wanted to have a career where I could give back to
my community and serve others.
Fast-forward to last December, when I was about to enter the
second semester of my senior year. I was ready to buckle down and start looking
into jobs that would fulfill my desire to work in politics — that is, until I
came across an internship posting from a company called Manilla.com. I was intrigued. I had never
heard of Manilla, nor did I know what services it offered. The role was listed
as being in the writing and marketing field, something I had never thought to
explore. I applied anyway, knowing that my Fordham education both in and out of
the classroom had equipped me with the necessary skills to adapt and thrive in
a new environment.
Now, I am assistant editor of The Manilla Folder, the company’s online
magazine. Every day, I edit, post and curate articles written by our long
roster of experts, who write about money, organization, productivity,
healthcare and lifestyle. Our articles are advice-driven pieces designed to
help you simplify and organize your daily life. You can learn about the basics
of creating a simple budget, where to start when it comes to repaying your
student loans, how to hang out with friends and go shopping in a financially
responsible way, how to start applying for jobs, and more. I love thinking of
new ways that Manilla can help students like me.
Manilla is owned by Hearst Corporation, one of the largest
media companies and publisher of popular magazines, such as Cosmopolitan, Elle,
Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Esquire. It’s the leading, free and secure
service that lets you can manage all of your household bills and accounts in
one place online or using its free mobile apps. With a Manilla account, you
only need one password to manage and share all of your household bills and
accounts, including banks, credit cards, utilities, daily deals, travel and
rewards programs, Netflix and magazine subscriptions, OpenTable reservations,
healthcare accounts, and more. Manilla sends automatic text and email reminders
when your bills are due, so you never waste money on late fees, and it offers
free, unlimited online document storage, making it easy to go paperless with
your bills and statements.
Now, as a college student, you may be thinking: I don’t have
that many bills — why do I need Manilla? The reality is, it’s never too early
to start thinking about personal finances, budgeting your money responsibly,
and saving for the future. Using Manilla is the perfect way to learn about
personal finance in a way that makes sense to students and recent graduates. You’ll
never miss a bill payment because you can set up text or email reminders for
when bills are due. You can also share your bills with roommates and parents so
that everyone is on the same page. Manilla also offers a “Financial
Literacy Toolkit for Students and Grads,” which breaks down
finances, teaches lessons about credit and debt, and has suggestions on how
people our age should be spending and managing money.
I am truly passionate about the Manilla message because I
believe it is a service that can change your life. It is a great resource where
you can get everything organized, so you can live life easy and stress free.
Check us out at Manilla.com, and don’t
forget to see what we’re writing about on The Manilla Folder.
Annie McGee is assistant editor of The Manilla Folder at Manilla.com
and a senior at Fordham University. Annie is excited to help The Manilla Folder
readers understand the benefits of using Manilla to improve their lives and
become more organized. Follow Manilla on Tumblr and Instagram for the
inside scoop of Manilla news and tips on how to get it together.
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