Five Things Every College Student Should Know About Finances
April is Financial Literacy Month! Here are the top five finance-related things FRCC’s financial aid staff thinks every college student should know.
Six Tips for Budgeting as a College Student
If college is the first time you’ve ever had to be financially independent, do yourself a favor: Establish a budget. It may not sound fun at first—but you’ll be really glad you did it. Budgeting is worth your time for a lot of reasons: It prevents you from overspending. (This also help you to avoid […]
Spring Break Ideas that Don’t Break the Bank
Spring break is a welcome reprieve from the grind of college classes and exams, and we know you’re excited for it! And sure, it would be great to hop on a plane and head somewhere warm to flee this crazy Colorado winter. (Can anyone say “bomb cyclone?”). But for those of us who don’t have […]
Why Budget?
You’ve probably heard people discuss budgeting many times. Do any of these sound familiar? “I don’t need to budget; I know how much money I have.” “I don’t have the time!” “It’s too much work to keep records of everything.” While all of these have some truth, budgeting is a strong, life-long skill that can […]
6 Budgeting & Saving Tips for College Students
Budgeting and saving can be a challenge–especially for college students who may or may not be working full-time. The tips we’d like to share are ideas you may have heard elsewhere, but these never go out of style! Tip #1: Make a budget Making a budget does not have to be intimidating. Try this simple […]