Anyone have budgeting tips for a college student living off campus?
by admin ~ December 25th, 2009 . Filed under: Personal Finance .
Clarissa C asked:
So I will be living at a house with a few other students for the year. Commuting isn’t an option =( and housing isn’t given to seniors
So I will be living at a house with a few other students for the year. Commuting isn’t an option =( and housing isn’t given to seniors
Anyhow I have begun budgeting everything. I’ve made a list of known expenses (rent, permit, etc.)
However I am having a hard time decided how much to budget for…groceries. I have lived on campus with a meal plan. I would appreciate some input!
Any other tips will be greatly appreciated! Thanks =)
Sumiko Feinstein
December 26th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
If you cook at home and buy cheaper food (e.g., pasta, peanut butter, etc) you could probably make it on $200 a month, easily. If you use coupons and stockpile when items you eat are on sale, you might be able to make it on $100/month.