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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

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. Thrift Store Style. Broadband vs. DSL. Student ID.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc.

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Free Kindle Books: The Obituary Society, 13 Free Baby Crochet Patterns & More

For the Mommas

Former frat boy Clay Walsh has given up his reckless lifestyle and settled down to run an antique shop in a small Midwestern college town. But when Amber Hewson, a free-spirited woman with a gypsy soul, rents the apartment above his shop, Clay can’t help being attracted to her spontaneous and passionate embrace of life.

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Amazon: Oh, the Places You’ll Go! Dr. Seuss Hardcover Book Only $9.50 (Reg. $18)!

Couponing 101

Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $25. Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery, high school, or college grads! Perfect gift for new parents, birthday celebrations, and happy occasions of all kinds, especially graduation!

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The Great Eight’s Top Ten Disney Freebies!

Saving Everyday

but we especially loved free things. We even came up with a song-and-dance for our adoration for all things free. This list includes everything from free activities to food (yeah!). Grabbing a free sample of chocolate at Ghirardelli Soda Fountain & Chocolate Shop while roaming around Downtown Disney.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

The cats In my free time, I (probably obviously, considering my career) love to read, and I’m in a local book club. I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. My college education. I started simply doing free Youtube classes with a Walmart mat.

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Accepting Social Invitations without Overspending

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even if you were invited to the occasion (as opposed to initiating it yourself), don’t assume that everyone else will automatically be prepared to pay their share of the bill when it arrives. Look for cheap or free entertainment options. Related posts: 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund.

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