Student Saver
October 2011
5 Ways the Internet is Saving You Money (and 3 Ways It's Costing You More!)
Oh the wonders of the Internet! It's a wealth of information and savings. Or is it actually just a drain on your finances? Or can it even somehow be both?
Having a Pet While in College: Worth the Expense?
After a stressful day, there's nothing like having a furry friend or two around to comfort you. However, for college students - many of whom live on a budget in dorms or apartments - that may not exactly be possible. Should you get a pet while in...
How to Make Money Without Getting a Job
A little short on money to chip in for pizza with friends? College expenses leaving you with empty pockets? Let's refill them with a few easy and unexpected tricks to earning some extra money. No full or part-time job required!
5 Reasons to Open a Savings Account Now
A savings account is something you won't really need till after college, right? Wrong! You'll be surprised to find out exactly why the time to open a savings account is really right now!
A Surprising Product That Can Help Students Save Money
Students, is your laundry hamper stinky? Got bad morning breath? That athlete's foot bugging you? There's one low priced product that can help clean up all these problems, and you might never guess what it is!
5 Things College Freshmen Don't Really Need (And 3 Things They Do!)
Preparing for the first year in college dorms can be very exciting! Walking through the stores it seems like there are a million things to get, from itty bitty book lamps to high-end laptops and electronic gadgets to creature comforts from home,...
How To Find the Perfect On-Campus Job
Flexibility. Proximity. Cash. These are some of the benefits of finding a job on your college campus. Just outside your classroom door, there are a number of part-time employment opportunities, one of which could be perfect for you. Read on to...
Stop Waiting Until Sunday Night: Ways to Fight Procrastination
On any given Sunday night, there are countless students out there panicking that the weekend has already gone and they haven't even touched their studies. The culprit: procrastination - a trickster that has us all convinced that we can get it...
Does Renting Textbooks Really Save You Money?
What if a struggling student could rent a required textbook for just $40 instead of buying a used one for $80, or a new one for $100? It may sound too good to be true, but in certain circumstances, renting can offer students big savings.
4 Reasons to Become an RA Besides the Free Room and Board
A resident assistant or resident advisor (RA) works in college dorms to keep the peace and promote engaging social experiences. Read on for some of the best reasons to become a university RA.
Paying Attention in Home Ec Can Save Students Money
Now that women are encouraged to select careers for themselves instead of automatically defaulting to the homemaker track, some people think home economics is a useless subject. You don't need to learn how to keep house, right? Well, the skills...
Make the Most of Your Work-Study Position
Work-study jobs give students with financial need a chance to earn money towards school costs, but these jobs represent more than just a paycheck. Students can take several steps to ensure they're making the most of their job, which could result...
How To Date on a Student's Budget
So you have an active social life and a date for this upcoming weekend, but you lack the money for a fancy dinner and you have no idea where you can go for a low-cost good time. No sweat. Here are a few inexpensive dates you can go on without...
Become a Resident Assistant and Cut College Costs
Attending college is becoming an increasingly expensive proposition for many prospective students. There are some ways that a student can seek to cut college expenses. One of the most rewarding is to become a resident assistant. RAs are...
Save Valuable Time With Mobile Information Apps
The popularity and rise of smartphones and tablets, such Apple's iPad, have made it possible to access a wealth of information through applications. Many of these applications are available through Apple's App Store or Google's Android Market....
Hidden Freebies on College Campuses
There are lots of important things to know on a college campus, and the ins and outs of each institution vary. But one thing is fairly constant, and incoming freshmen should know: there is a lot of free stuff to be had on pretty much any college...
A Degree with a Guarantee? (Pros and Cons)
In an effort to increase enrollment rates, a few private and public colleges throughout the U.S. have made a commitment to graduate bachelor's degree-seeking students in four years. The Student Saver reviews the pros and cons of this degree...
Skills That Can Save Students Money
Paying for little things like oil changes and clothing alterations might not seem like a big deal individually, but they add up. If you're a college student on a tight budget, every cent counts. But if you take the time to learn a few skills, you...
Cheap Ways to Dress Up Your Ramen
Are you in a ramen rut? Have you cycled through all the different potential flavor packets and found that, ultimately, they all kind of taste the same? If you're in this position, but are reluctant to give up on the cheap, quick goodness that is...
