Finding Money-Saving Ideas
No matter how many student loans or scholarships youve managed to receive (and congratulations!), its normal to still be concerned about money. After all, there are all kinds of additional and unexpected costs that might come up, from flights to your home country to concert tickets to snack foods.
We highly recommend that you budget your money, but we also know that sometimes it feels great to actively save money too. ( Earning money is a whole other thing that depends on your visa, and if you dont follow those rules correctly you could face visa or legal issues.) Here are some ideas about getting tips on saving money and how to deal with not having money.
Blog posts: Yeah, we know, its obvious. But consider this a reminder that all kinds of financial advisors, economists, professional couponers, and others all want to share their expertise with others.
Youtube: If you learn best by listening and/or you love graphics, check out videos about how to manage your money, life hacks that can save you money, and how to spend money wisely.
School: Sign up for newsletters, follow social media, and make sure to stay in touch with your school (or schools youre interested in if you havent yet accepted) to see if they have any tips, job openings, discounts, or any other money-related information.
Bonus ideas:
- Personal finance companies like Nerdwallet and Mint offer all kinds of price comparisons, credit information, money-related advice, and other perks that will benefit you more in the long term.
- Get major discounts on expensive items, activities, and services by finding deals on Groupon, Slickdeals, and similar websites.
- If you and your roommate(s) are on good terms, or you brought your family with you and youre constantly buying paper towels, consider buying in bulk at Costco or Boxed.
- Always check sales at local supermarkets, clothing stores, and drugstores. And join as many store rewards programs as possible so you can get additional discounts, free stuff, or money back just for buying whats already on your shopping list.