Spending Pitfalls to Avoid While in College
Categories: Saving and Paying for College
As many of us know, it’s very easy to overspend on little things without even realizing it. College students today need to be financially savvy when it comes to paying for not only their college education, but the incidentals that come along with it. Incidentals such as meals, school supplies, entertainment and having a car on campus can quickly add up and end up costing students more than they budgeted for. This article from Forbes highlights 10 ways that students waste money without meaning to and gives tips to help students avoid these spending pitfalls.
Becoming financially savvy during the college years can help students get a positive jump on their finances post-college. What are some ways that you have been able to save money while at college?
Plan your college budget wisely,
Val
Set a budget and learn how to say NO to impulse spending! When I was in college it was hard to budget the money that I saved from summer earnings. Between eating out, ATM fees, and impulse buys, I breezed through my savings almost every year. I wish I had a blog post like this one; it would have helped keep me organized with my spending, great blog for students!
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