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Finances may be tighter in a student budget than what you’re used to since the appearance of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Student budgeting carefully can help you feel more in control and reassured in these uncertain times. Unfortunately for some students, losing a part-time job was also a part of their COVID-19 experience. While student loans continue to go ahead, as usual, some students have been struggling financially without the extra income. Here are some tips to help you start tracking and managing your money flow in a student budget.
Download CanScribe’s monthly Paycheck Tracker. It’s a helpful tool to see where your money is going and where you can make adjustments. Alternatively, there are a variety of budget-tracking apps available for download. Play around with a few before deciding which one best suits your needs.
One of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce your spending is to monitor the money leaving your account each month, according to TopUniversities.com. It will help you avoid situations such as paying for things you never use, any app payments you forgot to cancel after the free trial was over, and freezing any memberships, you’re unable to use due to COVID-19. Online banking is the quickest way to find out which direct debits are leaving your account, or you can try an app that will help you find and cancel unwanted subscriptions and track your monthly outgoings. It’s something to consider if you have more than one bank account.
Things look different these days. It’s much more challenging to catch a movie with friends and end the night with a few drinks or dessert at your local restaurant. Focusing your entertainment around your favourite streaming service is less exciting, but it is a very effective way to save money.
Recreating your favourite foods from restaurants is another fun way to keep costs low and broaden your skillset. However, if you decide to give in and get the occasional meal delivered, you will generally spend less than you would on a restaurant meal. Here are 10 things to do on a student budget.
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