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Try This 4-Step Method for Setting Up a College Budget That Doesn’t SuckCollege Life
Here’s how to make a budget work *for* you.
Feb 4, 2026
Tell Us What Kind of College Student You Are, and We’ll Tell You How to Make Some Extra MoneyCollege Life
Looking for some extra spending money?
Feb 5, 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.
Feb 23, 2025

Learn How to Save Your Money

7 Surprisingly Painless Ways to Save Money, According to Thrifty College StudentsCollege Life
I asked my friends for their best money-saving wisdom.
Feb 7, 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.
Feb 8, 2026
56 College Student Deals You NEED to Know About (from Streamers to Shopping!)College Life
I gotta get that HBO Max discount!
Feb 9, 2026

Practice Spending Mindfully

The “Yes, But” Method Is the Secret to Saving Money and Still Having FunCollege Life
Budgeting doesn’t have to mean no fun.
Feb 5, 2026
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What to Say When the Plans Aren’t in Budget

It can be deceptively tricky to figure out how to decline plans that you just don’t have the funds for. But talking about money doesn’t have to be a big, awkward thing, especially with friends! Here’s some inspiration for saying no with care.

7 College Grads on the One Thing They Wish They’d Done as SeniorsCollege Life
This is your sign to keep a journal.
Feb 20, 2025
5 Things to Toss Right After Graduation — and 5 Things to KeepOrganizing & Cleaning
So long, frayed phone chargers and calculus homework.
Feb 20, 2025
9 Furniture Pieces to Buy for Your First Apartment and Use ForeverDorm Decor
You can absolutely furnish on a budget — but here’s where to invest.
Feb 21, 2025
What You NEED to Know Before Getting Your First Credit CardCollege Life
What even is “credit” and how is it scored?
Feb 25, 2025
We Asked 5 College Students How Much They Spent in a Week. Peek into Exactly What They BoughtCollege Life
From birthday dinners and movie tickets to gas tanks and groceries, here’s how they make their money work.
Feb 6, 2026
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Your First Credit CardCollege Life
What even is “credit” and how is it scored?
Feb 6, 2026
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.
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