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How To Budget Your Money In The Spring Semester

I am a broke college student and you probably are too.

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How To Budget Your Money In The Spring Semester
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Budgeting is important. You need to start now.

1. Stop buying coffees as many coffees when you're out. 

Try to make it in your dorm room, it'll save you money and it will probably healthier too!

2. Take Advantage of student discounts when buying new clothes. 

Always mention you are a student when shopping. Even through online shopping some stores like Lulu's will still give out discounts as long as you verify your email.

3. Go thrift shopping. 

It might be a little bit more work than clicking purchase on an online website but you can find some really nice pieces that are affordable. And, there is one super close to campus that is in Marshall Square Mall

4. Make sure that you are using the student version of Spotify premium. 

This is half the price of the regular version. So why not save $ and still be able to jam out.

5. Stop buying plastic water bottles. 

Refiling the Brita pitcher is such a struggle but it spending money on plastic water bottles adds up over time.

6. Avoid Ubering to places that are walkable. 

I know it is super cold outside but bundle up with extra layers and your bank account will thank you later.

7. If you must Uber, try to go with a group of friends and then split the cost/

8. Read rate my professor and go to classes before buying your books for school. 

9. Do not bring your debit card when going out at night. 

Bring cash! This way you won't lose it your card or be able to spend excess money on drinks and food.

10. Enroll in a PED class for 1 credit instead of paying for an additional workout class. 

11. Make a plan for how much money you aim to spend each month.  

Try to stick with this goal and not go over the amount you designated for yourself.

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