Budgeting and Saving
Being financially successful starts with having good spending habits and learning to stay within your income. Creating a realistic budget is the first step in learning how to manage your finances.
Watch this video to learn about:
- The seven steps to creating a budget
- The 50-20-30 Rule
Watch this video to learn about:
- Smart ways to save
- How to stay on track
- Why you need to revisit your budget regularly
Watch this video to learn about:
- How to setup micro-budgets
- How daily changes add up to big savings
Watch this video to learn about:
- Important factors to consider when making a college housing choice
- Positive and negative sides of on-campus and off-campus living
Watch this video to learn about:
- Tips on finding a roommate
- Tools to compare prospective places to rent
- What to look for in your lease agreement
Watch this video to learn about:
- Getting organized before you move in
- Creating a budget specific for off-campus living
- Finding unique ways to cut living expenses
Resources
Financial Fitness: Ways to Trim your Spending (document)
Budget Busters - Avoid the Hidden Costs (document)
On vs. Off Campus Checklist (document)
Evaluating Rentals (document)
