Summer 2022 Edition
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3 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Money Chloe Reid Editor-in-Chief
Photo Courtesy of Idaho State University
Everyone knows about the stereotype of the “broke college student”, and for a lot of us, it can be pretty relatable. Saving money while in college and knowing when and where to spend what you have can come as quite the challenge, especially when new jobs, friends, student loans, and other involvements get in the way. For wherever you might be financially at the moment, here are 3 of my best tips and tricks to help you make the most out of the money you have during your college experience. 1: Shop secondhand. While it might seem easier to search for everything you want/need online and have it arrive at your door in just a few days, shopping second hand not only allows for more sustainable options in terms of clothing and decor, it is also much more cost effective. Many local thrift stores offer student discounts, such as Goodwill, so long as you have your student ID. It might take a bit longer to find specific items, but you also have the opportunity to find unique, one of a kind things that aren’t available via online shopping. When you have the chance of getting a shirt for $3 instead of $25, or snagging heels for graduation for $5 instead of $45 at the mall, these differences really add up overtime. You also don’t need to pay any shipping costs with this method, which is an added bonus. For those coming to Pocatello for the first time, here are some of the local thrift stores & their addresses: Goodwill - 1570 Yellowstone Ave Deseret Industries - 580 Roosevelt Ave Idaho Youth Ranch - 720 Yellowstone Ave St Vincent De Paul - 855 S. 2nd Ave 2: Start a budget for yourself Whether you have a job on campus, off campus, or are relying on payments from your parents, it’s important to budget any amount of income you may be receiving to make the most of each deposit. One of the easiest ways I find to do this is to separate your
