Save Money Early In The Semester

Oftentimes, college students have more money to spend at the beginning of the semester than the end of it. Help yourself now by planning your spending and don't blow it all in the first few weeks.

Geezeo has some simple tips that will help you to stretch out those hard earned dollars for a few more weeks into the semester. I've added my own comments to each item:

+ Buy Books Used
While there are all kinds of strategies to find books at the best deal online, your best bet will be to buy a USED book. If you buy a used book from a smart person, all of the important parts will be highlighted already. But you gotta shop early to get the used books. Our bookstore sells out of these before anything else. So the secret's out.

+ Don't Splurge On All New Notebooks & Pens Each Semester
I know there's something wonderful to the start of a semester with new office supplies. But if you haven't used the ones you already own...you're just wasting money. Use every bit of paper and ink you have left. Make it your goal not to buy a new one until the old one is used up.

+ Use Your Print Quota At School
You probably have your own printer hooked up to your computer. But those ink cartridges will set you back a pretty penny. Your school gives you a certain amount of print credit and you should use it up. You don't get to save it and it probably runs out at the end of each semester.

+ Don't Party Too Hard
With all of that cash squeezed into your wallet, you probably think you're the life of the party. But that cash will run out quick unless you have a plan. I recommend you set a budget for yourself. Go through your semester calendar and make note of those big events that you're going to need to buy tickets for. Put money aside. Try to spend less than your budgeted amount and you'll be prepared for the emergency that pops up.

Found via: Geezeo Blog