How to Save Money While Living at University
While at university we all know how hard it can be to spread
finances evenly till the next payday. Here are some tips to make sure your
money takes you further while studying at university.
Home Cooking
While maybe not as exciting, you can save a good amount of
money making your own lunches and dinners for university, especially since
cafés around the campus cost a fortune for anything! And while meal deals from
Tesco are great, in the long run, they will be much more expensive than making
yourself some sandwiches or pasta to take with you.
Allowance
It may seem silly as an adult to have an allowance; however,
it is really helpful when saving money to know how much you can spend a week so
you don’t run out of money before the end of the month. The beauty of this is
that it is incredibly easy to start and it will instantly help your savings
when done right. All you need to begin is to know how many weeks you have until
your next payday. Then you can spread money as evenly as possible throughout
those weeks, which will let you know how much you can spend each week and plan
accordingly.
Cost vs Benefit
This can be harder than it seems, however, if you stick with
this rule, you can save yourself a whole lot of money on things you may not use
or need. Instead of buying something that may leave a big dent in your money,
first think about the pros and cons of having the product:
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Do
you need it right away?
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Could
it be paid in instalments?
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How
will having it help your day-to-day life?
While it doesn’t have to be life-changing, make sure it is
something you will get full value out of and will be used long-term.
Consider Making Coffee At Home
While coffee shops have a plethora of choices of the most
excellent coffees, buying coffee or other drinks regularly will add up over
time and harm your savings. If you need that morning ‘pick-me-up’ it might be
worth getting your own coffee supplies to make drinks at home, as it’s far
cheaper and much easier to manage your money.
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