School is starting again! Even though that means being reunited with friends and having the chance to meet new ones, that also means an incoming bill for your private school tuition. We don't all get help from our parents, and finances can be a huge burden on many of us. Here are some ideas that have worked for me when it came to saving money as school comes back around.
1. Cook!
It may seem like it costs to buy food more when you go down to the grocery store and spend $50 on food versus $8 on a meal at Taco Bell. But, let's say you're spending $8 on three meals a day every day for a whole week. That adds up to much more than just $50 you could've spent at Trader Joe's. So just try to look up a recipe or two before settling for the convenience of fast food once again.
2. Use those student discounts
A lot of difference retail shops offer discounts if you show a valid student I.D.! If you're not sure which places offer it, feel free to just ask.
3. Don't buy textbooks right away
Yes, sometimes you do have to buy the book, but not always! Most schools allow you to rent them out from the library, and most you can rent on amazon for very cheap. It's possible you may not even need to use it at all so don't buy your books right away.