Many surveys and reports tell us that typical college student is either broke or financially hanging in the balance most of the time. The first reason I can see is they don’t have a good money management habits. Yes I knew that there are certain college students who know how to manage their money, but the problem is sometimes even with scholarships, grants and loans, they also hard to pay their way through college.

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Sholarships Around the US seems to know something about this and assemble 118 of both practical and creative ways to save money in college.

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The total 118 ways is divided to 14 categories for you to read. Here are the categories:

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1. Managing the money you have – 7 tips here to teach you how to manage your money from banking to budgeting.

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2. Alcohol – You love some drinks? 5 ways here to help you save money in Alcohol.

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3. Books – A must expenses for a college student. So why don’t you learn the 4 tips here and save your money?

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4. Food – 14 important tips to let you save from these human important expenses.

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5. Computer Hardware and Software – Not many college students can survive without their own computer. Begin by shopping wisely following the 10 tips in this category.

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6. Entertainment – Relaxation is important for you to succeed. 17 advices for you.

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7. Off Campus Apartment living – 9 tips here to help you stay in budget living off-campus

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8. Shopping – 12 tips to show you where, when and how you should go shopping to save money.

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9. Transportation – 4 saving tips in transportation

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10. Travel – When you have to travel from point A to point B, try 6 tips in this section to make a better choice.

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11. Cost of Communication – 7 tips to prevent you from running into steep monthly costs

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12. Personal Expenses – 7 tips to save up from toiletries, personal grooming and laundry.

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13. Exercise – No matter you involved in an athletic program or get an athletic scholarship, you need 7 tips in this category.

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14. Make a few Bucks – Not enough money? 8 ways for you to make some money from your part-time.

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Although the 118 ways to save money in college is about student in college, but if you modify the theories there, it also can be used in our life. Saving Money is a must for you to have a more secure, comfortable life. If you going to start your business or investing, your saving will be your modal to start.

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PS: This post was sponsored but the ideas there are good for your personal finance.

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Source : 118 ways to save money in college

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