Comments on: 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/ Personal Finance Blog | Money Management | Money Saving Tips Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:54:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: jay http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-3860 jay Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:48:16 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-3860 Setting a budget helped me significantly through my freshman year. This worked great with my cell bill. I no longer could lean on mom and dad to pick up my overage charges,so prepaid it was. What a relief to find a no contract cell with Straight Talk. Unlimited for $45 is what got me through,always maintained contact with family and friends. Also, the tip on learning how to cook saved me and got me a few numbers with the girls on campus:) Setting a budget helped me significantly through my freshman year. This worked great with my cell bill. I no longer could lean on mom and dad to pick up my overage charges,so prepaid it was. What a relief to find a no contract cell with Straight Talk. Unlimited for $45 is what got me through,always maintained contact with family and friends. Also, the tip on learning how to cook saved me and got me a few numbers with the girls on campus:)

]]> By: 100 Personal Finance Posts Every College Student Needs to Read - Career Overview http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2824 100 Personal Finance Posts Every College Student Needs to Read - Career Overview Wed, 24 Mar 2010 03:08:22 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-2824 [...] 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students: The number one tip here is to remember that you’re a college student, and not expect to live like a corporate banker. [...] [...] 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students: The number one tip here is to remember that you’re a college student, and not expect to live like a corporate banker. [...]

]]> By: Alex Fernandes http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2231 Alex Fernandes Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:13:52 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-2231 I totally agree that joint some part time job, avoid ATM fees and don't eat outside food will help you to save money. I totally agree that joint some part time job, avoid ATM fees and don’t eat outside food will help you to save money.

]]> By: Carnival of Pecuniary Delights Edition #20! « Counting My Pennies http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2184 Carnival of Pecuniary Delights Edition #20! « Counting My Pennies Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:02:58 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-2184 [...] RC from Think Your Way To Wealth presents 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students. [...] [...] RC from Think Your Way To Wealth presents 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students. [...]

]]> By: MoneySaver http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2153 MoneySaver Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:37:12 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-2153 Another way I found to save money was to get a prepaid phone. Net10 have a flat rate for minutes. Only 10 cents per minute and 5 cents for text. For college student that 5 cents a text is great, i know most services charge 10 cents, so its like half over. There are no activation fees or anything and the service charge averages to about only 7 dollars a month. I love it because I can keep up with my family around the nation and across the country! Its a cheap way for me to stay in touch. Another way I found to save money was to get a prepaid phone. Net10 have a flat rate for minutes. Only 10 cents per minute and 5 cents for text. For college student that 5 cents a text is great, i know most services charge 10 cents, so its like half over. There are no activation fees or anything and the service charge averages to about only 7 dollars a month. I love it because I can keep up with my family around the nation and across the country! Its a cheap way for me to stay in touch.

]]> By: Carnival of Personal Finance at BankerGirl - Articles, tips and advice on how to become debt free in 2009 (and beyond…) - Debt Free in 2009 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2152 Carnival of Personal Finance at BankerGirl - Articles, tips and advice on how to become debt free in 2009 (and beyond…) - Debt Free in 2009 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:42:45 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-2152 [...] Your Way to Wealth – 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students.  Several of these tactics can be utilized by anyone living on a tight [...] [...] Your Way to Wealth – 25 Smart Budget and Money Saving Tips for College Students.  Several of these tactics can be utilized by anyone living on a tight [...]

]]> By: 100 Money-Saving Lessons from Poor College Kids | Online College Degree http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-2149 100 Money-Saving Lessons from Poor College Kids | Online College Degree Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:41:40 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-2149 [...] Get on a meal plan: If your office has a cafeteria with a meal plan, consider signing up for savings. [...] [...] Get on a meal plan: If your office has a cafeteria with a meal plan, consider signing up for savings. [...]

]]> By: JJ http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-1165 JJ Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:04:30 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-1165 I'm a 30-something single mom of 2 that finally returned to school. My life has been nothing but penny-pinching for the last few years. I would like to emphasize the whole teaching college students to budget their Financial Aid Refund at the beginning of the term. I see so many girls heading to Coach to get new purses with the money and ending up broke at the end of the term. Showing them how to set up budgets, even if a few months before sending them off to college, is better than nothing. I'm also fortunate enough to live in a medium size city, that has many employers that pay for an annual public transportation passes. Even working part-time gets me this pass. Students need to think beyond telemarketing jobs, fast food, & other typicals student jobs and look at big employers in town, or near town. And I'm all for college kids having part-time jobs. ;-) Student IDs aren't just for football games!! I also ask wherever I go, if there is a student discount. The regional movie theater chain has a student discount $3-4 off/ticket. I've heard some mall retailers give dscounts too, but I can barely afford to step in their doors right now. I’m a 30-something single mom of 2 that finally returned to school. My life has been nothing but penny-pinching for the last few years. I would like to emphasize the whole teaching college students to budget their Financial Aid Refund at the beginning of the term. I see so many girls heading to Coach to get new purses with the money and ending up broke at the end of the term. Showing them how to set up budgets, even if a few months before sending them off to college, is better than nothing.

I’m also fortunate enough to live in a medium size city, that has many employers that pay for an annual public transportation passes. Even working part-time gets me this pass. Students need to think beyond telemarketing jobs, fast food, & other typicals student jobs and look at big employers in town, or near town. And I’m all for college kids having part-time jobs. ;-)

Student IDs aren’t just for football games!! I also ask wherever I go, if there is a student discount. The regional movie theater chain has a student discount $3-4 off/ticket. I’ve heard some mall retailers give dscounts too, but I can barely afford to step in their doors right now.

]]> By: RC http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-851 RC Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:38:02 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-851 @Saving Diva- Good point!- In some cases, I guess it may depend on the school also. Some I have lived near have fairly cheap areas pretty close to campus, and if you get too far or go to a commuter college the bus may not be a very good option. I do think you are correct in many instances, and it is definitely something worth investigating. Thanks! @Saving Diva- Good point!- In some cases, I guess it may depend on the school also. Some I have lived near have fairly cheap areas pretty close to campus, and if you get too far or go to a commuter college the bus may not be a very good option. I do think you are correct in many instances, and it is definitely something worth investigating. Thanks!

]]> By: SavingDiva http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/2008/08/22/25-smart-budget-and-money-saving-tips-for-college-students/comment-page-1/#comment-850 SavingDiva Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:52:02 +0000 http://www.thinkyourwaytowealth.com/?p=577#comment-850 I disagree with living close to campus. A few miles away usually saves a few hundred dollars per month in rent. Just make sure you're on a bus line! :) I disagree with living close to campus. A few miles away usually saves a few hundred dollars per month in rent. Just make sure you’re on a bus line! :)

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