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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

I remember, not that long ago (I graduated from college in 2004) that being in college is great but the cost is expensive. I remember I had spent $800 Dollars (that was the USD amount as they had converted it for me) and I didn’t have that money in my bank account. Checking Accounts. Lunch and Dinner.

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How To Teach Your Kids to Save Money

Couponing 101

Did you know that: * Nellie Mae reports that the average amount of credit card debt held by college graduates is $2,700. * USA Today reports that the average college graduate owes about $19,000 in student loan debt. Teach Kids to Save Money Tip #5. Give them a piggy bank to store their small change.

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Do the Rich Use Debt Differently?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of my nieces did this when borrowing for college. Rich people can borrow from their brokerage accounts, typically at lower rates and with less hassle. The excess money may just disappear with no benefit to you. Now she has much more debt than her education should have cost. Ask yourself if you are borrowing from the best place.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. That’s not right.