118 Ways to Save Money in College #8
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Shopping
Things must be bought at some point, but where, when and how you go about it can make all the difference to your cash flow. Remember, extras, frills, bells and whistles are the little things that really add up.
67) If you have to shop, make sure you patronize places that offer student discounts.
68) Shop for stuff you really need during the tax-free week - available in many regions of the country.
69) Shop early or late for Christmas and the holidays. There is no more stressful time for someone close to broke than the holidays. In fact, some shopping mavens stress that there is no better time to pick up Christmas presents than the day after Christmas! Need a quick Christmas gift for a friend you have yet to see? Buy last minute on clearance sales. Also, buy for next year. Savvy shoppers have no problem making this option one of the most cost efficient shopping days of their year.
70) Create Christmas and holiday gifts with your own two hands. The discount craft stores sell everything you need to make candles, soap, even beaded jewelry. If you can get a couple of crafty friends together you can all very affordably chip in for the materials and learn together.
71) Ask for practical items for Christmas or your birthday. No, it’s not much fun, but getting things you need saves you from spending the cash.
72) Get a few friends together to pitch in for the price of an annual membership at a place like Sam’s Club or Costco.
73) Buy in bulk. You’ll save money per unit for a pack of twelve bars of soap versus singles.
74) Save time and transportation money by shopping online. Make sure you choose an e-tailer with free shipping.
75) Save money in decorating the dorm room by shopping at discount stores and maybe a yard sale or two. The Pottery Barn dorm room may be great, but it’s definitely not on the bargain table.
76) Don’t shop hungry, and that goes for any kind of shopping. If you’re in the grocery store, you’ll grab more and spend more; if you’re somewhere else you’ll probably spend more than you planned getting something to eat. Carry a snack in your purse or backpack.
77) Learn how to shop for clothes at the consignment shop. Today’s second-hand is nothing like your mother’s thrift store. In fact, these places are regularly trafficked by college students and others for the great finds in name brand, “gently used” clothes and accessories.
78) While we’re on the subject of saving on clothes shopping, remember to make sure your fine consignment garments are washable versus “dry clean only.”
Shopping
Things must be bought at some point, but where, when and how you go about it can make all the difference to your cash flow. Remember, extras, frills, bells and whistles are the little things that really add up.
67) If you have to shop, make sure you patronize places that offer student discounts.
68) Shop for stuff you really need during the tax-free week - available in many regions of the country.
69) Shop early or late for Christmas and the holidays. There is no more stressful time for someone close to broke than the holidays. In fact, some shopping mavens stress that there is no better time to pick up Christmas presents than the day after Christmas! Need a quick Christmas gift for a friend you have yet to see? Buy last minute on clearance sales. Also, buy for next year. Savvy shoppers have no problem making this option one of the most cost efficient shopping days of their year.
70) Create Christmas and holiday gifts with your own two hands. The discount craft stores sell everything you need to make candles, soap, even beaded jewelry. If you can get a couple of crafty friends together you can all very affordably chip in for the materials and learn together.
71) Ask for practical items for Christmas or your birthday. No, it’s not much fun, but getting things you need saves you from spending the cash.
72) Get a few friends together to pitch in for the price of an annual membership at a place like Sam’s Club or Costco.
73) Buy in bulk. You’ll save money per unit for a pack of twelve bars of soap versus singles.
74) Save time and transportation money by shopping online. Make sure you choose an e-tailer with free shipping.
75) Save money in decorating the dorm room by shopping at discount stores and maybe a yard sale or two. The Pottery Barn dorm room may be great, but it’s definitely not on the bargain table.
76) Don’t shop hungry, and that goes for any kind of shopping. If you’re in the grocery store, you’ll grab more and spend more; if you’re somewhere else you’ll probably spend more than you planned getting something to eat. Carry a snack in your purse or backpack.
77) Learn how to shop for clothes at the consignment shop. Today’s second-hand is nothing like your mother’s thrift store. In fact, these places are regularly trafficked by college students and others for the great finds in name brand, “gently used” clothes and accessories.
78) While we’re on the subject of saving on clothes shopping, remember to make sure your fine consignment garments are washable versus “dry clean only.”
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