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Article #417: How to Save Money While at College

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Still struggling to pay off the college old, since it is more likely to being the
loan? Have you disconnected your cell latest edition, and you know for sure
phone just to avoid those darn creditors? that the same edition is going to be used
Need a quick get rich scheme? next term. This way you can sell your
Well...maybe not that but in this article books for the maximum profit.
you will find some practical ways on Food
saving money while attending your post Instead of buying a pop, from the local
secondary institution. vending machine why not just buy a case
Books of 24 to store at your locker or dorm
College book prices have been rising room. You will be amazed at how much you
along with the cost of tuition, and it is will save when you buy in bulk. Another
no wonder why so many students have way of saving on food is to visit your
resorted to photocopying their texts. friend's fridge on a daily basis and when
Instead of photocopying why not buy an ever possible try to attend to any free
old edition book, all the information food locations (parties, club
that you will need to know is there and meetings...etc) on campus.
you can keep that book as a reference. Clothing
It's not like the gravitational Instead of buying those brand new "check
acceleration of earth is going to change marked" shoes, why not save your money
with the new edition...right? for something that you will really need
Too broke to buy book then try to find in college (laptop, books,
your books at the local library, not the contraceptives). Try to visit the local
school's library. You will be amazed at thrift store and check Ebay on a daily
how many books you will find at the local basis, you will be amazed at how many $1
library, not only is it convenient but is t-shirts are out there.
also cheap. True, if you borrow a book Printing & Photocopying
for a semester it would cost you a late Many students save money on printing and
fee but I mean who cares right, since the photocopying by the use of a scanner. The
$10 late fee charge is nothing when student simply scans what he/she needs
compared to $200 price tag of a new book and emails the scanned file back to him
price. her self. Not only will you save money,
Another upcoming trend in colleges these but will also have an electronic copy of
days is the trend for students to rent the file which you could later download
their books. I guess these students to your laptop or pda. If you really
probably wanted to keep their books as must print then try not to use the school
reference or may still need them for the printing services. Most of the time these
following year and thought they could services will cost you an extra 5-10ยข
make some extra cash by renting them out. per page, cents which could go towards
If you are thinking about renting then the purchase of a new ink cartridge.
its best to rent to people that you know, Money
and always have a legal signed document. Instead of using a credit card, why not
Always try to buy used. Many colleges now only keep cash in your wallet/purse. Not
have a book buy back program, and these only does this give an exact measure of
books can be found at the college used how much cash you have at hand, and can
book room. Also, there are a ton of spend, but will also avoid you from
online book exchange sites on the net living above your means.
which are both free and convenient. Apart from that you could also try
When to buy used & when to buy new? Good finding a part time job on campus, not
question. My rule is this, if a book is only will you get some extra cash but
say like 4 years old then its best to buy will also gain some valuable experience
used. The only time I recommend buying that you can put on your resume.
new is if the book is less than 4 years






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