Remember when you were just starting out on your own? Whether is was at college or your first apartment? I know I do. I recall barely having 2 nickels to rub together. Think back to those days. What did you do to save a buck? How did you manage to get by with little or no cash?
An article from OnlineCollegeDegree.org entitled, "100 Money-Saving Lessons from Poor College Kids" came to my attention recently. There are some really great ideas we can all implement to save ourselves some cash. The following is just a sample from that list. To read the list in its entirety, click here.
Stretch a buck when you’re eating or buying with these college kid tips.
Buy used books: College students often buy used textbooks, at great savings off of list prices.
Shop discount stores: Use discount stores like Wal-Mart and Costco to get items on a budget-just be careful not to load up your cart unnecessarily.
Get on a meal plan: If your office has a cafeteria with a meal plan, consider signing up for savings.
Dumpster dive: Check out curbs and dumpsters to score free furniture and other items.
Shop the dollar store: Stock up on cheap staples by paying a visit to your local dollar store.
Don’t do delivery: Never pay for delivery unless it’s cheaper than getting it yourself-and even look for carryout specials, often found at pizza places.
Avoid brand names: Most of the time, you won’t be able to tell the difference between name brands and store brands.
Buy in bulk: Students know to buy large bottles of alcohol for savings-and you can do the same with other items as well.
Learn to cook: Put your kitchen to good use and whip up something at home.
All you can eat: Visit buffets to make your meals as big as you want them to be.
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