When College Kids Say We Are Broke, We Really Mean It
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When College Kids Say We Are Broke, We Really Mean It

We're the generation of stress, broke, and debt filled adults.

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When College Kids Say We Are Broke, We Really Mean It
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They say to not worry about money when you are young and in high school. Some people probably didn't get job while in high school. Some probably did. For those who did I applaud you. Y'all had time to do that. For those who were unable to I'm with y'all.

Maybe you didn't have time or a way to get to work. Maybe you had to watch your siblings or you were to focused on school. Nothing is wrong with either of those honestly.

I'm in college and I'm working two jobs. That is still not enough money though when you are in college. It is all about spending wisely which is very hard to do. I get paid weekly and monthly. One job is on campus and it pays monthly.

Between paying for gas and putting back money for trips, college, and paying mom and dad back. It is not easy.

When you have to live off little money you have to watch what you spend, drive only when needed, and buy things you need. Not want but need.

Also, for those who are working and trying to pay rent, buy groceries, and all the fun adulating stuff it can be hard. Something that would help is a log of what you spend on your items.

One thing that is become very big is having roommate to split the cost with. In todays society is it hard for a college attendee to live in their own place that is why is some have family that live close they tend to do that.

Every year it is getting harder for a young couple to buy a house. Because of student loans, jobs that require experience that people that are just now getting out college do not have.

Apartments are asking to much for what little they provide and want extra if there is a pet involved.

It is important you start saving early. No matter the amount you put in over time you can watch your savings grow into something massive. That will help in the long run.

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