By Racheal GerronWeb Content Contributor The other day I was cleaning out my closet and I found so many clothes that were in good condition, but didn't fit me anymore or had outgrown the style. I decided that I would see if I could sell them to make some money to update my own wardrobe. After going through this process, I learned a few tips that I will definitely use […]
By Mia RobinsonWeb Content Contributor Being a college student on a budget is hard, especially when you are always surrounded by your friends. I spend money that I could save for rent or groceries on fast food, clothes and Venmo. Last week, I came to the realization that it isn’t just me doing this. There are some ways I can be better at saving money! One thing you could do […]
By Rikki Yanez Blog Content Contributor As a college student, nobody really tells you how hard it will be financially. You hear how older adults say how they would eat fast food for a week or live off soups, so you automatically assume they either didn’t know how to cook or it just wasn’t that bad. However, being in college while living off campus, you realize all the money you […]
By Hannah Wisterman Blog Content Contributor Having expensive taste is a heavy cross to bear. I just can’t help that I feel my best when surrounded by the finer things in life. But all my heart’s deepest desires do not change my financial situation (hopelessly collegiate) and the severe case of money guilt that follows. In my situation, you could live by the creed that you have to suffer now […]
By Jenise Jackson Blog Content Contributor I have recently realized that I have terrible budgeting skills. I really needed help fixing this problem, so I turned to Google and did some research like most people would. We all know that managing money in college can be a constant struggle. Luckily, I found out that there are apps to help make budgeting a little bit easier. I tested out a variety of […]
By Allison L. Johnson Blog Content Contributor Even though "sugar daddy" is a term that has become less of a taboo over the years, for some it may still be shocking to believe there are young women that partake in relationships like this. There are even older women, or "sugar mommas", and younger men that do this as well. A lot of younger college students will joke around about wanting […]
By Shaeleigh Schmidt Blog Content Contributor Being in college usually goes hand in hand with being broke, so here are a few ways to try and avoid the struggle: Babysit Babysitting is the perfect gig for a college student because it’s very flexible. There are plenty of families in the Austin to New Braunfels area that need an occasional sitter. Many families pay $10 or more per hour for child […]
By Jourdan Bazley Blog Content Contributor It is the first day of school and you have been through another day of syllabus explanations. Your mind now has the bright idea to celebrate the beginning of another semester by dipping into that valuable refund check that just got cashed in. However, slow down there speed racer. Not all of that money in your bank is necessarily ready to be spent. I know it’s […]
By Janessa Rutiaga Blog Content Contributor Everyone who attends Texas State know that the most important thing to bring to campus is comfortable shoes and a water bottle. Those are the two essentials every Bobcat needs to get through the day. However, I feel like the essentials to a comfortable and productive day at school require other items as well. These are some things that I almost never take out […]
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