Sat Apr 20 2024, by Tyler Gardner
3 Essential Financial Tips for College Students
Here are three quick financial tips for college students:
1. Never Bring Your Credit Card to a Bar
As you drink more, you lose sight of what you're spending and often end up spending way more than you thought. Instead, decide beforehand exactly how much cash you want to spend and bring that amount with you. When it’s gone, you’re done. Your body (and your bank account) will thank you.
2. Find a Job That Allows You to Study
Look for a job on campus that lets you do your studies while working. I worked in a computer center during college where 10% of my time was helping people save their files before a crash, 10% was showing them how to print, and the remaining 80% was spent getting paid to study.
3. Do Not Buy New Anything
This applies to clothes, textbooks, and cars. College is the one time in life when no one cares if you wear a track suit to campus every single day of the week. In fact, you’re often considered cooler if you do. Save your money for experiences, not material goods.
If you find these tips helpful, please like and follow, and I’ll continue sharing advice to help you manage your finances!
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