Yusra3
VIP Contributor
It's no secret that the financial stress of being a college student can be daunting. You have a lot on your plate: school, work, social life and now you're trying to figure out how to make ends meet.
But don't worry! We've got you covered with this handy guide. Here are two tips for keeping your finances in check while still getting your degree:
1) Start small
Don't try to tackle everything at once. start by making one or two changes that will have a big impact on your budget and make sure you stick with them for at least six months before moving onto something else.
2) Make small changes over time
If you've been living paycheck-to-paycheck for years, then it might seem like making more money isn't really an option but it doesn't have to be! If instead of spending $100 on groceries every month, start saving $200 each week and investing those savings into your retirement account (or whatever other savings account makes sense), then when you get back from school later this year and have extra cash lying around (which will happen!), these savings will help cushion the blow of paying rent or buying books or whatever else might come up during school breaks/summer vacations..
But don't worry! We've got you covered with this handy guide. Here are two tips for keeping your finances in check while still getting your degree:
1) Start small
Don't try to tackle everything at once. start by making one or two changes that will have a big impact on your budget and make sure you stick with them for at least six months before moving onto something else.
2) Make small changes over time
If you've been living paycheck-to-paycheck for years, then it might seem like making more money isn't really an option but it doesn't have to be! If instead of spending $100 on groceries every month, start saving $200 each week and investing those savings into your retirement account (or whatever other savings account makes sense), then when you get back from school later this year and have extra cash lying around (which will happen!), these savings will help cushion the blow of paying rent or buying books or whatever else might come up during school breaks/summer vacations..
