» MORE: Lessons in financial literacy for college students “You’ve got to take responsibility to say, ‘I can't go out and spend money to go to the bar or pizza place, because I’m not going to have enough money for the books that I need,’” says Katie Ross, education and d...
Whichever kind of college student budget you choose, make sure necessities such as your tuition payment (if you’re paying for school yourself) or things like bus fare to get to your part-time job are covered. To make that easier, Waters says you can find ways to reduce your expenses, s...
Many first-year students purchase a meal plan, but then fail to use it in favour of the fast food fixes they love so dearly. And while it's okay to want to get out of the cafeteria and off campus from time-to-time, using your meal plan can save you a lot of money — that's ...
But in college or university, it can be an unnecessary and expensive hassle. There's the cost of parking (and parking tickets, which could result in an expensive tow), gas, insurance, and repair. Plus, you're likely to be the one saddled with doing all the driving for your friends who...
I’m going to ask her out in two years, once she’s in college. I want you to take care of her while I’m gone. I trust you. KI-WOO I appreciate the trust, but you want me to pretend I’m a college student? MIN-HYUK Ki-Woo, think about it. How many times have you...
For many youths, attending college is the first time they are on their own. It is also often the first time they have had to manage their money beyond a simple allowance and perhaps car payments. Thus, it can be a good time to teach them how to manage all that money they hope to ...
Thankfully, there are ways to travel on a budget so that you can make the most of your college years and start seeing the world! You do not have to be rich to travel—but there are a few tricks of the trade to make traveling without breaking the bank a lot easier. So how do you...
Decorating your dorm room doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, even if you’re doing it on a budget. Continue reading to learn more.
Check out these cheap college date ideas to help you stick to your budget! Dating in college has the potential to be a lot of fun, but for many students, the worry it can create over money cuts into the enjoyment factor. If you’re a student who isn’t flush with cash, how are yo...
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