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11 Money Saving Moves For Every College Student

By Joy MaliLast updated on March 28, 2025
Let’s be real: college can feel like one giant group project with your bank account—and your wallet didn’t sign up for this class. Between tuition, housing, textbooks, and that suspiciously expensive Chipotle habit, managing money during your college years can feel like an uphill battle you don’t even want to think about facing. But coming …
Finance is often at the forefront of many major college decisions. Here are some financial facts for you
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Financial Facts about Colleges in America

By Allison WignallLast updated on February 26, 2025
Finance is often at the forefront of many major college decisions. Is this school too expensive? What kind of financial aid can I receive? How much debt will I graduate with? What sort of major converts to a well-paying job? There are enough questions to make your mind spin. But there are a lot of …
Save money with money saving apps for college students
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Money Saving Apps for College Students

By Laura DavisonLast updated on December 22, 2022
It can be difficult for college students to manage their money. Being on their own for the first time presents new challenges and situations that they have not encountered before, especially when it comes to finances. It is important to have a firm grasp and understanding of one’s financial standing early on to avoid accruing …
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Parents, Don’t Pay For Everything

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
There are a couple life skills that college kids need to know in order to survive. How to cook, how do laundry, how to study, etc. Of course, of all of these things that your student needs to know, one of the most important tricks is how to save money and work with a budget. …
There are some creative ways to pay for college that you might not have thought of
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Creative Ways to Pay for College

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022
Most people understand that having a job and earning scholarships certainly help pay for school. But sometimes working a part-time (or especially a full-time) job can clash with classes and homework. It can be beneficial to find some other source of income, even if it just means that you have some extra cash to go …
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How to Save Money in High School

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on June 25, 2025
Key Takeaways Saving money in high school is important so you learn to build financial habits that stick, reach your financial goals faster, and learn the value of money. Whether it’s putting aside special occasion money, your allowance, income from odd jobs or part-time work, or earnings from a creative side hustle, every bit counts. …

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