subject: Handling Money In College: Important Tips For Students [print this page] Everybody knows that there is never too much money. Moreover, it always tends to disappear quickly from wallets when one enters a mall or a cafe. Does it sound familiar? Every student knows that earning money is much more difficult that spending it. Not to end up in debts one should develop his/her skills in money management. Here are the most important tips on how to do it:
1.First and foremost, get a bank account. It is wrong to spend all money right away. Having some financial backing for some unexpected situations is always a benefit.
2.The next piece of advice is developing skills to keep track of money. It is of much help to know where money is going. It is advisable to keep every receipt and count spent money every months. By doing so, a student may see what he/she spends money on and refuse some unimportant spending.
3.It is also helpful to use discounts. Since students often buy books, it is wise to find some cheap bookstore or buy used books. This tip also concerns used CDs and DVDs. Besides, buying clothes in discount stores helps saving some money.
4. It is of vital importance to find balance between money spending and eating healthy. One should never economize on food but eating everyday in posh restaurants is also an indulgence. Try to find not expensive cafes that provide healthy fresh food. It is always better to economize on such things as candies and gum but not fresh fruit and vegetables.
5.If a student lives out of campus, it is beneficial to find roommates to share a flat with. In this way, students may share rent fee and save some money. Moreover, one will never get lonely or bored.
6.And finally, give preference to walking rather than car or taxi as often as it is possible. There a lot of cheaper ways of moving around. Consider public transportation, bikes, and rollers.
