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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Turn to public transit or rides from your car-wielding buddies for longer-distance trips that won’t cut it on foot. Eat out as a special occasion occasionally, but don’t let it become a money-sucking habit. Money spent on gas, insurance, parking permits and maintenance will find its way back into your wallet.

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What Are You Giving Up to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have been known to skip out on occasions and events for the sake of saving my precious pennies. For instance, at FinCon I was using public transit to get around town and to and from the host hotel to save money on cabs. For me, that means no clipping coupons. Opportunity.