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Do you have a job? Are your parents giving you money? How much financial aid is going to living expenses? Do you have to stretch out your financial aid lump sum for an entire semester?
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Keeping a record of everything you are buying will help you know where you can save and what you really want to splurge on. There are several online tools to track your spending.
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How much is your rent, utilities, phone, internet, car, and other fixed monthly payments? Know the number you need to live on at the bare minimum.
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Once you are tracking your spending you can truly see how much money you are spending on things like dinners out, clothing, groceries and other costs. See where your money is going to determine where you can save.
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Do you really need your daily $4 coffee? Can cooking at home save on food costs? What are your real essential expenses like rent and what are things that are nice to have?
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Without a budget and guidelines it’s easy to spend on things you might want but not need. If you set up rules for spending you can keep on track and save for thing like vacations or a new car.
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We recommend you have an emergency fund set up for unexpected expenses like medical emergencies, car accidents etc.
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Credit and debit cards can be invisible money. Paying for things with cash can help make you keenly aware of how much money you have.
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Consider the big picture when calculating college costs
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Starting to save for college as early as possible can make a huge difference.
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Why go to college? Why stay in NM?
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- Prep for FAFSA » FSA ID » Get The App » FAFSA Myths
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