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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

If you have a school meal plan, you’re paying for every meal, whether you eat it or not. And if you go out to eat for a meal, you’re essentially paying for two meals at once. Broadband vs. DSL. A DSL hookup can provide Internet speeds for watching video and downloading large files with ease.

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How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Also, remove DSL and cable modem expenses. This includes meals, beverages, snacks, desserts, and all essential items needed for food preparation. Base this cost around if each meal each meal was prepared at home. Leave out cable television and satellite television.

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