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Start a Blog for Free in 2026: Beginner’s Guide (10 Minutes or Less)
Are you interested in a side hustle that could become a source of income in 2026? Yes, blogging is not dead, thefrugalgrad.com is still running! Starting a blog used to feel complicated with navigating the hosting, domains, themes, plugins… it was a lot. But in 2026, it’s honestly ridiculously simple. I tested it myself using Read more
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10 Things I Stopped Buying That Saved Me $3,000 as a Student
I started grad school as a broke student. It was a new phase of life with joining a new lab and moving states. There was a lot going on with me, and I had little clue how to navigate spending wisely within my means. I realized I was spending money on things I didn’t even Read more
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20 How to save money as a grad student
If you are looking for ways to save money, you are in the right place. Being a student does not exempt you from money problems. Real-world problems include managing your money and looking for ways to be financially responsible. In many ways and for various reasons, graduate students are likely to need practical tips to Read more
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Money-saving activities that are great for weekends
Another weekend has rolled in, and we are here for it. Weekends present an opportunity to either spend money or save more. I’m all about low-cost (or no-cost!) ways to enjoy your days off, recharge, and maybe even discover a new hobby or two. Needless to say, you can save your money and still have Read more
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How to find cheap housing for students in 2025
Housing is such a buzzword at the moment for everyone student or not. If not handled properly, students might get a short end of the stick. One of the leading questions is how to find cheap housing for students in 2025. Rent prices are climbing higher but your budget does not need to be completely Read more
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Budgeting ideas for the new school year
It’s the start of a new school year, which is an exciting time. What is more exciting is finding ways to manage your money as a college or grad student smartly. To have a great start on your budgeting game. Here are five quick budgeting ideas for the new school year. 1. Budgeting realistically It Read more
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Frugal ways I set up my apartment on budget
I remember when I moved into my first apartment in grad school. It was exciting and overwhelming at the same time. I had many ideas of how I’d like the apartment to look but realized quickly how expensive that could be. I managed to set up the apartment with some budget-friendly hacks. So, if you Read more
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10 Money-saving tips for students in 2025
Balancing studies, personal life, and finances can be tough, and navigating money smartly in 2025 is what every college and grad student should know. It is the start of a new school year! And (yes), I know that finding a word-dense page when searching for quick helpful tips can make things more difficult. Here are Read more