Tag: frugal
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What’s in My Analog Bag (The Gen Z Habit That Fixed My Focus)
What is an Analog bag? I used to doomscroll and waste hours every day doing nothing until I built an analog bag that changed my focus and saved me money as a bonus. The trending analog bag, also called a boredom bag, is everything you need to refocus in 2026. It is a simple tote 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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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