There is no good way to ask our parents for money, especially when our bank accounts have run dry before due time. Sometimes we have to justify our spending habits to ourselves as to why we blew that pay check in three days. Here are some ways to help you get some rest at night about your spending routine (because it's not a problem). Anytime that you feel that you're spending too much, take a look at your statements, what are you sending all your money on?
Clothes
Well some may see that good clothes are a waste of money, however I think it is the wisest investment a college student can make. Ladies, how are you supposed to get wifed up in clothes from your freshman year of high school? Time to let go of the sequin dresses and denim purses. Guys, how are you supposed to find the love of your life in cargo pants? Chances are, you won't. Invest in some new outfits and don't feel bad about it because $19.99 on a shirt beats a life of loneliness.
Food
This is just a department of sending that should never be cut back on. Plain and simple, if you're parents feel that you are spending too much on eating out explain to them you have no time to cook with a busy college schedule such as yours and you had to sacrifice eating chipotle 4 times this week but you think you're going to be okay.
Going out
My parents have always said “live life for the experiences" and I've taken their word for it. We are young and have the ability to go out whenever we like and look good doing it. So you bought a round of shots for someone's birthday? Just know that $25 made their birthday extra special. AYCD ended and you spent $14 on Ybombs? Just know that you're a trooper and didn't stop when everyone else did. Cover might have been $15 that night you look back on, but how many blackmail pictures did you get of your friends? Now that alone is priceless.
I'm not saying to completely bust the bank, however these are three essential things that most college students toss out a little extra cash for and sometimes that is just fine. Treat yourself.
