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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

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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. this was not how it was for me in college.

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How to Graduate College Without Being Broke

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The same kind of over thinking tends to infect financial advice, as well, especially when it’s doled out to college students who are desperate to come up with ways to make a few extra bucks between studying for exams and balancing their social lives. Related posts: 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund.

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How We Frugal-ed in June 2023

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Since April, he made over $800 by selling 3 old bikes, unused furniture, a college fridge, a camping grill, a TV, and other misc stuff. We are in what I call our “shovel season of life” Our oldest daughter leaves for college in the fall of 2024 and we have a big savings goal to hit before then. Ask and ye shall receive!

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Are You Prepared For An Emergency?

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Whenever I travel, I also take water (the result of an unfortunate stranded-in-the-desert incident during college). Financial contact numbers for banks, credit issuers, insurance companies, and others. I have emergency supplies in the car, including blankets, food, flares, and First Aid. Credit card with an adequate limit.

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Over 40 and Worried about Money? Start here!

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They’re taking a gap year between high school and college. ” Her comment was echoed by another (in real life) conversation I was having with a different friend who is sending a child off to college this fall. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition.

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Plan to Retire Happy

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Perhaps you believed that having a large bank account was the key to a happy retirement, but wealth does not necessarily guarantee happiness. Research travel destinations, enroll in college classes or take non-credit classes in writing or art. Make a plan for your leisure time before you decide to retire.

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Can’t Afford Private School? It May Not Matter.

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According to the latest study by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), randomly selected 15 year old students in America are almost average compared to counterparts in 70 participating countries. Just average. Are there other schooling choices out there?

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