Spending & Saving

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My 3 Favorite Tips for Saving Money on the Most Annoyingly Expensive College EssentialsCollege Life
As a senior, I’ve had time to do the research.
Makalah WrightUniversity of West Georgia '26
Feb 10, 2026
7 Actually Simple Ways to Save for That Expensive Thing You *Really* Want to BuyCollege Life
I asked a budgeting expert for her best advice.
Teresa MettelaNew York University '25
Feb 8, 2026
7 Surprisingly Painless Ways to Save Money, According to Thrifty College StudentsCollege Life
I asked my friends for their best money-saving wisdom.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Feb 7, 2026
5 Grocery Budget Mistakes I Used to Make — And How I Keep My Weekly Bill Under $30 NowFood & Recipes
The frozen aisle is your friend.
Brittany Beringer-TobingUniversity of Nevada Las Vegas '25
Feb 23, 2025
We Asked 5 College Students How Much They Spend in a WeekCollege Life
From birthday dinners and movie tickets to gas tanks and groceries, here’s how they make their money work.
Laney CrawleyUNC Chapel Hill '26
Feb 6, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your First Credit Card (But Are Too Stressed to Google)College Life
What even is “credit” and how is it scored?
Heather Bien
Feb 6, 2026
The “Yes, But” Method Is the Secret to Saving Money and Still Having FunCollege Life
Budgeting doesn’t have to mean no fun.
Mia ClancyUniversity of Vermont '27
Feb 5, 2026
20 Ways to Make Some Extra Money on Your Own ScheduleCollege Life
Looking for some extra spending money?
Kailey SamarjianStonehill College '26
Feb 5, 2026
Try This 4-Step Method for Setting Up a College Budget That Doesn’t Suck College Life
Here’s how to make a budget work *for* you.
Brittany Anas
Feb 4, 2026
You Could Win Free Chipotle for Yourself (and Every Student at Your School!) — Here’s HowCollege Life
Your school spirit could get you a free burrito bowl!
Emma ZawackiUniversity of Missouri '26
Nov 11, 2025
What You NEED to Know Before Getting Your First Credit CardCollege Life
What even is “credit” and how is it scored?
Heather Bien
Feb 25, 2025
Every Job Interview Question You’ve Ever Had, AnsweredCollege Life
Including how to answer that elusive “tell me about yourself” question.
Daksha PillaiColumbia University '27
Feb 24, 2025
This Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Purchased for My Dorm — and It’s 50% Off for Black FridayDorm Decor
Two of my favorite things? Coffee and saving money.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Nov 27, 2024
How I'll Host Friendsgiving for 15 People with a $52 Decor BudgetDorm Decor
Low budget, high creativity.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Nov 26, 2024
Here's the Last Thing to Do with Your Textbooks When the Semester EndsCollege Life
Stop letting them take up so much precious space in your room.
Madison HarrisonSouthern Illinois University of Carbondale '24
Oct 10, 2024
15 Perfect Gifts for Readers (That Aren’t Books!) for Every BudgetCollege Life
Shop cozy blankets, stylish bookends, and more.
Nikol Slatinska
Oct 1, 2024
Here’s How I Spent $55 (Actually!) on Furniture for My College HouseCollege Life
Move-in day is coming!
Isabella HussarRutgers University '25
Jul 31, 2024
Bring Your Dorm Room into Its "Reputation" Era for Under $130Dorm Decor
Are you ready for it?
Haley KarinjaFordham University, Lincoln Center '25
Dec 22, 2023
How a $7 Whiteboard Is Helping Me Meet My Meal Planning GoalsOrganizing & Cleaning
I'm about to crush my New Year's resolution.
Madison HarrisonSouthern Illinois University of Carbondale '24
Dec 18, 2023
Get the TikTok-Famous Coquette Look in Your Dorm Room for Under $200Dorm Decor
It's all ribbons, pink, and romance from here.
Raniya FattehLas Positas College '26
Nov 22, 2023
This $5 Hack Finally Solved My "Clothes Chair" ProblemOrganizing & Cleaning
Now my friends actually have somewhere to sit in my dorm room.
Maryann ReeseChristopher Newport University '26
Nov 16, 2023
This $10 Purchase Totally Upgraded My Dorm DeskDorm Decor
It's where I study, eat, and get ready, so of course I had to make it look nice.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Nov 13, 2023
I Spent $600 on My Maximalist Dorm Decor and Have 0 RegretsCollege Life
Who knew something that made me so happy would piss off so many people?
Sydney HargroveHunter College '25
Nov 3, 2023
How to Get the "Gen Z-Preppy" Look in Your Dorm Room for Under $200Dorm Decor
Transform your space for under $200.
Maegan BellassaiIthaca College '25
Nov 2, 2023
Upcycle Your Old Vases with This DIY Faux "Terracotta" HackDorm Decor
It made my thrifted, 99-cent vessel look way more expensive than it was.
Lauren FantMerced College
Oct 19, 2023
Jade Carey's College Life Isn't "Normal" — But Her Apartment IsCollege Life
The Olympic gold medalist discusses living alone, balancing school with athletic superstardom, and the controversial decor trend she actually loves.
Lexi Williams
Oct 5, 2023
It's Time to Upgrade Your Desk Chair — Here Are 10 Options Under $100Dorm Decor
Unlike your standard-issue chair, you'll actually want to sit in these.
Madison HarrisonSouthern Illinois University of Carbondale '24
Sep 29, 2023
How Christine Lee Created Some of the Coziest Dorm Rooms on YouTubeCollege Life
The college influencer's living spaces served as the backdrop for many of her videos.
Sofia AndradeHarvard University '24
Sep 28, 2023
19 Under-$100 Dorm Room Rugs for Every AestheticDorm Decor
Transform your space without maxing out your credit card.
Madison ReneeThe Savannah College of Art and Design '24
Aug 31, 2023
6 Hacks for Designing Your Dorm Room for FreeCollege Life
Creating a stunning space doesn't need to break the bank.
Mia DiamondFlorida A&M University '24
Aug 23, 2023
9 Thrift-Tokers to Follow for Secondhand Decor InspoDorm Decor
From estate sale tips to thrift flips, these creators know their stuff.
Morgann RhuleFlorida Atlantic University '25
Jul 18, 2023
This $60 DIY Headboard Is a Surprisingly Chic Upgrade for My Dorm BedDorm Decor
You’ll never guess what it’s made of.
Angie AriasSUNY Oneonta '25
Jul 7, 2023
I Recommend This $36 Dorm Storage Essential to *Everyone*Organizing & Cleaning
Whether you’re in a dorm room, a studio apartment, or your dream home, this cart will be there for you.
Sydney HargroveHunter College '25
Jul 5, 2023