Saving money while in college may be a difficult thing to do. You should set a goal to cover your tuition payments at the very least. If you work summers only you should make it a goal to cover your living expenses as well. If you can only save enough to cover one area, then choose the most expensive one, and only borrow enough to cover the amount that you have planned in your budget.
1. How Much Should I Save While in College?
You should set specific savings goals for yourself while in college and working. You should calculate the amount you need to save each month to reach your goal (tuition costs or living expenses). You simply divide the amount you need by the number of months that you have to save it. Then you make sure you transfer that amount into your savings account, and live on what the remainder. You may consider moving home over the summers to save on costs. Even if you can not save the entire amount you need, you will still benefit from saving as much as possible. You can set up an automatic draft to come out the day after each paycheck. This is great if you have direct deposit, because you never see the money, and you will not miss it.
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