Money's
tight for most college and graduate students. Take these
steps to help your
money go further.
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Food, Clothing and Entertainment |
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Steps: |
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Shop at
discount
grocers. Remember to clip coupons and shop on
double-coupon days. |
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Cook for
yourself as much as you can. If you're living in a dorm,
sign up for the meal plan - it's almost certainly cheaper
than eating out. |
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Eat
vegetable
protein instead of meat.
Beans and
tofu are excellent sources of high-quality protein and
cost less than meat. |
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Shop at
used clothing stores. Used clothes are far, far cheaper than
new clothes, and you can find funky stuff that you wouldn't
find elsewhere. When you do buy new clothes, buy quality:
the money you spend now will ultimately save you money down
the line. |
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Learn to
sew. This can stretch out the life of your current clothes
almost indefinitely. |
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Go to
matinees instead of evening shows and patronize movie
theaters that offer student discounts. |
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Buy used
CDs and books instead of new ones. |
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Exercise
discipline. Do you really "need" that extra pair of shoes or
that dinner at a pricey restaurant? |
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Housing and Transportation |
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Steps: |
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Share an
apartment or house with others. Splitting costs will save a
lot of money. |
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Consider
living in the dorms; they're often the cheapest option.
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Try to
live without a car if you can. |
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4.
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Buy
monthly passes for whatever public transit you ride.
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5.
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Ride a
bike. It's cheap - and an excellent way to get exercise.
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Finances |
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Steps: |
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Join a
credit union. Credit unions frequently offer
low-interest loans. |
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Check with
your financial aid office for information on getting a
low-interest student loan. |
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Pay cash
for whatever you buy. Credit card debt, once it piles up,
can take a huge chunk of your income in interest alone.
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Tips from eHow Users: |
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don't
just cook for you by
amber A.
cook more than you need and either freeze it or share it.
It's often cheaper to cook for two than it is to cook for
one. Find a friend who doesn't mind playing food swap. That
way you won't get bored with leftovers. I ususally cook
twice a week for two of my friends,and they make me food on
other days. This really helps me to eat healthy,
inexpensivly, and without having to worry about it on
Tuesday nights when I have class from noon 'til nine.
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Strange
ways of making a couple bucks
Most campuses have survey's and such they will pay you to
take. Take advantage of these little ways not to only get a
couple bucks for very little work but help out your faculty.
And if you're not faint of heart- there is always donating
plasma.
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