You’re a college student. You’re known to have the title of “broke college kid.” With college tuition, loans, rent, and everything else emptying your bank account, it’s nice to save same green on other expenses. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you save money during your college years:
- Download Savings Apps. It is one of the easiest ways to help you save money. Apps like Walmart’s Savings Catcher, Cartwheel for Target, and Retail Me Not are all great ones to use! Just use them right at checkout! You may not save a substantial amount of money, (although sometimes you can) but hey, money’s money right?
- Get involved in your College’s Clubs and Activities. Getting involved is one of the most important things you can do in your college years. You make a great amount of connections, learn real life information, and many of them provide free meals or snacks! So, save your money and skip ordering Pizza Hut tonight, your Marketing Club already has it covered!
- Work Part Time. Getting a part time job or internship during the school year is probably the best thing you can do to have some extra money in your pocket! Not only do you get paid, but you are also learning time management skills and various other real life skills you might not be learning in school. Not to mention, it could help build your resume! Sure, it’s just more to do on top of your classes, homework, and clubs, but if you are in need of some extra cash, a part time job is the way to go.
There you have it, just a few ways you can save some extra money this year at college! If you have some great money saving tips you use, be sure to comment and tell us about them!
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