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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

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Here’s an understatement — college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average student at a public university spends more than $22,200 every year between tuition and other costs. Just like studying and beer, fashion matters at college. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Start Your College Savings by Shopping Online with Upromise

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I’ve written about Upromise by Sallie Mae before and how it is such a great way to save for college (or pay off loans) while you are doing your everyday shopping, eating out, or even pumping gas. But did you know that you can save for college when you shop online? ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC.

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Meet a Reader | Megan from California

The Frugal Girl

I made some foolish choices shortly after graduating college, burning through my savings and running up credit card bills. We bought our house in March 2009, during some of the worst of the recession and the housing bubble bursting. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s your best frugal win?

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MatchBooks: FREE Textbook Resource for College Students

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College textbooks can be down right pricey. I remember books costing $100 or more when I was in college several years ago, and prices have continued to rise to where some books are now close to $200 (and that is just one book!). I really like that this FREE resource is available for college students on tight budgets.

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Remington College Offers FREE Haircuts for Kids

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Remington College is offering FREE haircuts for kids during the entire month of August. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Get back to school ready with a new ‘do. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Arizona Readers: Find Easy College Savings with #AZ529

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But another huge reason is because I know that a college education can make a huge impact in one’s life. For those of us with children in Arizona, there is good news because the AZ Family College Savings Program (529 Plan) makes it easy for us to start saving for our children’s future higher education. Professional money management.

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TGIF! Friday’s Freebies: College Football Clings, Cookbooks for Kids and More

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Grab these freebies while they are available: College Football Clings. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Friday’s Freebies: College Football Clings, Cookbooks for Kids and More appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. 2015 Roadsides In Bloom Calendar. How Should We Then Live?

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