anything goes: specific stores / websites that sell cheap stuff; ways to save on food, dorm expenses, etc; where, when and how to shop; where to eat. i would really appreciate specific and detailed answers, thanks a mill!
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Campusbooks.com will compare textbook prices at all different websites (ebay, half.com, barnes & noble) so you can make sure you are getting a good price without going to each individual website.  Cut coupons from the paper, shop at thrift stores, go to the library for books & movie entertainment (no cost!) instead of video rental stores, etc.
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First list all your expenses over a given time period like per month.\n\nNext list your income.\n\nAdd both up--if your expenses are greater than your income you need to do one of two things.  A: reduce your expenses or B: increase your income.\n\nOnce you have your needs covered, you give yourself something to spend that's extra but not too much.  Set up a regular savings plan with your bank.  Even if it's only a few dollars per month going into a savings account, it will add up.  Try not too look at it and let it grow so you will have it in case of a major emergency like losing your job or something like that.  Seeing a huge sale on collector dolls on the shopping channel is not a major emergency.\n\nOnce you learn to live within your means, everything else is downhill from there.  You might buy a book on personal finance.  They have lots of them at the local bookstore.  Or you can just go to your local library and read them for free!
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One way I learned to make a budget was to save every receipt from everything I bought for one month, right down to fast food and gas. You may be suprised at what you spend money on. A little here and a little there adds up fast. Do that for a month and you can better write a budget for yourself.
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STUDY!! hhahah seriously.  I so want the semester to go by soo fast.  What i have been doing lately is everyday i do my to do list and take time to plan ahead on the things i need to do.  Write yourself a list of all the people you need to buy presents to.. have fun with that, i have not only written a list but i have put an average ammount on the side how much i want to spend and possible stores.. require thinking you know? but simple and then i look on the sales papers like walmart target and stuff that come on the mail and circle stuff... its fun and time flys!! haha Then i also study.  I read a lot especially cause exams are coming.. good luck!
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All campuses should offer summer housing, although it will cost you money, you can avoid that by taking summer classes;filling out for financial aid for the summer might help with that expense. And you can also ask around on campus for odd jobs paid by left over bonus money that just collecting dust with a certain department(biology, history, etc)
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I am trying to think of something to do as well because i'm in the same boat. I have sold food on the weekends. Funny I know, but its an extra couple hundred in my pocket. I think maybe you could try some work at home. Maybe even start off little, if you can bake, make some goods and start selling that or other kind of crafts you can make. I know that may be timely but think of taking a weekend off of school and work and cleaning out old household items and having a yard sale. I know these may seem like chump change but its money. Another thing is to try and look for jobs that pay you a good wage and help you even pay for college. I know that when I worked at Bank of America, they even paid for your schooling. I think the best solution is to change jobs. There are alot of jobs now that offer programs for people who need a job and also want to continue their education.
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don't buy silly stuff\n\nan easy way of doing that, is working out how much you want to spend on things from what you get per month.\nfor example if you hve 100$, spend 20$ on food, 20$ on coffee, 30$ on clothes and 30$ on going out. \nit all depends on your priorities and what you feel is important. \nkeep a note of it in your purse and keep track of what you're buying (keep receipts so you can check)\nif you want something but have already spent the money dedicated to that, eg if you want another coffee, but you've spent the 20$ dedicated to that, just get a glass of water: you know you can't afford it. \nand then you will learn to control your spending.\n\ngood luck
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Food, out of home? No! You can however look for vacant Little store fronts or small building, contact the owner and see if he will rent it to you for $1. It will be great for you and your non-profit as well as a huge tax write off for him.  Here in Fairfield County, CT a town Library is rented for a $1 a year--huge tax write off.  Check it out and don't give up.  Also you will be greatly appreciated at any Dress For Success' in your area.  They assist women entering or re-entering the workforce by providing them with a complete full interview suit (including -shoes, accessories, pantyhose, brassieres, purse, shampoo, etc..)\ngo on-line to www.dressforsuccess.org) become a Personal Shopper.
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Meals.com is a great sight for dinner ideas\nalso just research the net you can fiund tons of stuff on line\nI have two adults and one child in my house and i spend only around one hundred a week on food
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apply for work study or a job on campus they have short hours. Also smaller stores such have video stores and subway have very flexible hours. especially subway they have shifts in the afternoon of 2 hours for the rush.
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Yes I do. First thing is take your credit card and hide it somewhere that you would have to break something you like open in order to get access to it. For example, your makeup compact that costs a lot. Hide your credit card in there and make sure the only way you can get it is if you break your compact open. This way everytime you are tempted to spend, you wont want to because you wont want to break your compact. Also when food shopping get coupons and look for bigger packages with speacial deals. A few penny's here and there makes a huge difference. Lastly, every paycheck you get set aside $50, even when you owe bills. This will help you out in the long run and remember only get what you need because what you dont have you dont need at all.
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You can go to suzeorman.com There are a few things under the resources links.  I bought her book "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke"\n and it's great. there was a whole section on buying a home.  good tips
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i shop from this website online that brings things like cleaning products, snacks for my child.etc to my doorstep that save time and money but whatever i can not get from there i go to wal mart. if you shop on a budget you would spend like under$200 a month if you need some help or advice shivettarussell@yahoo.com
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Walmart\nK-mart \nand Big lots have good stuff for cheap.\n\nHappy shopping
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Make a deal with yourself to save a certain percentage of your money.  Think through things that you want to buy. Don't just buy on impulse.  Use coupons at stores and compare prices at different stores before buying something so you can buy it cheaper.  Have self-discipline.   =)
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Most things depend on the people...I've had more than my share of bad roomie experiences! First thing when you move in be sure to put a bolt lock on your bedroom door, this is especially advisable because of parties that are sure to happen. I recommend that you pay all bills with checks, and keep an "excel file" of all of the bills. As for foods, you'll all have to work that out together--don't be afraid to keep some dry goods in your room--at least 1 roll of tp, too. Most importantly, figure out how you 2 can talk aobut household situations rationally. Good luck!
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You can buy cheap and affordable items easily. Some obsolete items are also in the emarkets for sell.\nYou can watch descriptions and testimonials for the item you decide to buy.\nShop online always favorable for discount sales and coupons.\nYou can buy almost everything but leaving some big trucks.\nYou can preorder a software or an upcoming item or a new fashion gear, whatever etc.\n\nhttp://360.yahoo.com/jcbroogley