Tips for creating a budget, reducing debt, avoiding unexpected expenses, earning extra money while in college, and more.
Budgeting 101
Whether you're paying for college tuition or learning to budget, it's important to understand your finances before starting college. Discover Student Loans offers pre-college budgeting tips for students.
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Financial help options for college students
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Learn about the many resources available to help college students who run into financial trouble. Don't let finances interfere with your education.
College Budgeting
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Unexpected college expenses and how to budget for them
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While you likely already know about many college costs, there are some that may surprise you! Use this list of unexpected expenses from Discover Student Loans for better budgeting.
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How to share household expenses with college roommates (and remain friends)
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Are you sharing expenses with your roommate and ready to get a household budget in order? Learn how to plan shared household expenses.
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3 ways to make your summer job money last longer
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Your summer job may be temporary, but the cash you earn could last a lifetime if you follow a few simple tips.
College Budgeting
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How to live the college life without going broke
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Learn how to pay for college without going broke. Enjoy your time in college with creative ways to keep college expenses in check.
College Budgeting
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8 ways students can earn extra cash this summer
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Find ways to make extra money from this list of jobs for teens this summer.
College Budgeting
Jan 31, 2023
How to establish and maintain good credit
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Find out what goes into a credit score, and how to build and maintain good credit. Monitoring your credit can help catch problems before they become serious.
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The college money saver checklist
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Learn tips for how to save money in college. Discover Student Loans shares this money management checklist for college students.
College Budgeting
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How to budget as a college student
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Budgeting in college doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to create a college student budget that works for you with these tips from Discover Student Loans.
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