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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 =)

Just a little background info:
I just graduated from college, and once I pass my board exams, I’m going to go from making minimal money to making $53.50/hr plus bonuses (I’m getting $35,000 in sign-on bonuses in just a few days, then approx 3-5K/year additional bonus). I’ll get full time and a half for overtime over 40 hours, so my salary is probably going to be somewhere around $130,000/year.

My company will match me 3 dollars for every dollar I put into my 401K, but only up to 2% of my income. I was also wondering, at my age (23, almost 24), is it okay to put my money into the “high risk” category, or should I go for something more in the middle?

I’d also like tips on additional ways to invest/save to maximize my money in the future. Any tips???

Family Finance: Credit cards for college students?
NEW YORK — Choosing what kind of plastic a college-bound student should carry might seem like an easy decision to make after all the work it takes to pick a school.

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Health Insurance Tips For College Students
While it’s important to have health insurance in case of emergency, it’s not good to spend money for something you already have. If you’re enrolled in college and under 31 years old, you may be covered under your parents’ health insurance policy.

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www.shopaisle19.com Not only can College students save money by shopping at Aisle19 but, they are making extra cash by sharing the secret of Aisle19… I found this great article for college students to read.. Schools back in session, and with it come life-lessons in money management for students. But personal finance can be easy, even if youre just starting out. You just have to know how it works. All of the following are concepts I wish I had known before heading to college. Money Management Now that youre on your own, you might be tempted to spend money on all the things your parents wouldnt let you have before. Go slow. If you play it smart, you can avoid the sort of money troubles that plague many young adults. Join a credit union. Dont just sign up for a random bank giving away t-shirts or frisbees at registration. Track down a credit union in town, or do some research into online banks. Dont get a credit card unless you absolutely need one. Dont be a sucker. Those guys sitting behind the sign-up table are not there to help you. Theyre there to make money. Avoid non-academic debt. It might seem like a good idea to put that Xbox on a credit card, but its not. Focus on developing good money skills with cash. Worry about credit later. Save and then splurge. If you decide you must have that Xbox, then save for it. Wait until you can pay cash. Pay your bills on time. Basic advice, but its surprising how many people lose track of things. If you pay your bills as they …

I’m 19 years old and am a college sophomore. I only work on the weekends and make between $70 and $90 dollars after taxes. How much should I be saving weekly?
Also in your opinion do you think it is possible to save money in college?

Like budgeting very very tightly or just not going to an expensive college or something, but just by getting financial aid? Is it possible to go to college by having this kind of budget and saying no to student loans ?

I’m going to take over my Father’s buisness and he owns a tax servise. He took classes by USC and I want to know the best college to become a tax accountant, financial planner, and a stock broker. It doesn’t matter where it is or how much it cost.

I had to take this semeser off of school because I owed money before I could register for classes. Needless to say I did not have it. I came back to my parents house to work but it is unrealistic to save up the amount of money I need to go back to school. I have tried loans but I have no credit and my parents have bad credit so we get turned down. I have been turned down by family members as cosigners. I have one year left and I just want to finish it up.

Is it possible for somebody with very little cash to start investing in college for their retirement or in general? If so, where do I go and who do I talk to about such things? Will it cost anything?