Make your money work for you
We all know that college is expensive. In addition to tuition and textbooks, you have the essentials like rent, utilities, and food....plus you might want to have a little fun. Whether that is going out to eat with friends, buying new clothes, or seeing the latest movies, being wise with your money is important.
Create your budget
Creating your budget doesn't have to be a scary proposition. In fact, budgeting can be quite easy. A good guide for budgeting is the 50/20/30 Rule. According to this rule, you should portion your paycheck into three buckets.