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Raiders Fans May Have to Walk Miles at the New Las Vegas Stadium

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9 years ago

September 15, 2017

By Dr. Mickey Frazier Sr.

If you ask any of the officials about the status of the planned 65,000-seat, domed football stadium in Las Vegas, they will tell you things are going well and on schedule. The Las Vegas Stadium Authority says $1.9 billion dollar stadium will be ready for the team at the beginning of 2020 football season.

But a sad reality is developing on the ground. There is no parking in the area. Clark County requires 16,400 parking spaces for the stadium and the site only has enough for 2,400. The team members, officials, vendors and VIP’s have parking but what about parking for the fans?

The team is investigating all types of solutions. The real estate prices close to the stadium have skyrocketed. Finding a low-cost solution may be impossible. Keeping the stadium on budget is a major concern. Let’s explore one solution.

It involves paving the 18-hole golf course located on the Las Vegas strip south of the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino. The Bali Hai Golf Club is located on BLM land that Clark County manages. The purposed parking area built would be a very short walk to the stadium. It would cover roughly 90 percent or 13,000 of the off-site parking spaces required by the county for a 65,000 seat stadium. Waiting in the heat with tens of thousands of fans for a three mile shuttle ride from UNLV without tailgating or walking over an hour from the strip are noted options.

In order to put in motion the deal to pave the golf course on BLM land, one of the most successful gamblers in Las Vegas history has to be bought out. Notorious donor, felon and bettor, Billy Walters, has a claim on the land with a 99-year lease and expects millions for his interest in any proposed parking area. When Walters entered into a profit sharing lease agreement with the county and BLM in 1999, he had no idea that this would perhaps be his greatest bet of all.

Dr. Mickey Frazier Sr. is an independent researcher and freelance writer who has written technical real estate books like, “Free Claims on Gov’t Land, Claim Your Acres Now!” He can be reached at Mickeyf512@gmail.com.

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Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Managing Money Stress in College 

While everyone’s financial situation is unique, several common sources of stress have the potential to strain your financial health. These include financial and economic uncertainty, existing debts, unexpected expenses, and mental or physical health changes. Financial stress may differ from situation to situation, but understanding the factors contributing to yours may help you begin to craft a plan for your unique circumstances.

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As a college student, managing financial responsibilities can be stressful.

If you’ve found yourself staying up late thinking about your finances or just feeling anxious overall about your financial future, you’re not alone. In one survey, 78% of college students who reported financial stress had negative impacts on their mental health, and 59% considered dropping out. While finances can impact overall stress, taking steps to manage your finances can support your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

When it comes to money, the sources of stress may look different for each student, but identifying the underlying causes and setting goals accordingly may help you feel more confident about your financial future.

Consider these strategies to help improve your financial wellness and reduce stress.

Understand what causes financial stress

2. Determine your financial priorities

Start by reflecting on your financial priorities. For students this often includes paying for school or paying off student loans, studying abroad, saving for spring break, building an emergency fund, paying down credit card debt or buying a car. Name the milestones that are most important to you, and plan accordingly.

3. Create a plan and stick to it

While setting actionable goals starts you on the journey to better financial health, it’s essential to craft a plan to follow through. Identifying and committing to a savings plan may give you a greater sense of control over your finances, which may help reduce your stress. Creating and sticking to a budget allows you to better track where your money is going so you may spend less and save more.

4. Pay down debt

Many students have some form of debt and want to make progress toward reducing their debt obligations. One option is the debt avalanche method, which focuses on paying off your debt with the highest interest rate first, then moving on to the debt with the next-highest interest rate. Another is the debt snowball method, which builds momentum by paying off your smallest debt balance, and then working your way up to the largest amounts.

5. Build your financial resilience

Some financial stress may be inevitable, but building financial resilience may allow you to overcome obstacles more easily. The more you learn about managing your money, for instance, the more prepared you’ll feel if the unexpected happens. Growing your emergency savings also may increase resilience since you’ll be more financially prepared to cover unexpected expenses or pay your living expenses.

6. Seek help and support

Many colleges have resources to help students experiencing financial stress, like financial literacy courses or funds that provide some assistance for students in need. Talk to your admissions counselor or advisor about your concerns, and they can direct you to sources of support. Your school’s counseling center can also be a great resource for mental health assistance if you’re struggling with financial stress.

The bottom line

Financial stress can affect college students’ health and wellbeing, but it doesn’t have to derail your dreams. Setting smart financial goals and developing simple plans to achieve them may help ease your stress. Revisit and adjust your plan as needed to ensure it continues to work for you, and seek additional support on campus as needed to help keep you on track.

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