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How to Develop Healthy Money Habits in College

How to Develop Healthy Money Habits in College

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To become a financially stable adult, you need to develop healthy spending habits early on in your life. Remember, your spending habits will eventually make or break your credit score, determine the amount of money in your bank account, and can even negatively impact your levels of stress. The following pieces of advice will help you create a stable financial foundation during your time in college. 


Set Strong Money Goals

Do you want to buy a new car? Maybe you want to take a trip during spring break? These are just a few examples of goals you can set to motivate yourself to save money. Putting money aside for something expensive will help you stay motivated to work harder and longer. It’s important to have a frame of reference for your savings goals. 


Set Aside Some Money to Save

Even though you’re still in school, you can still put aside some money in your savings account. Set a goal for yourself to save a certain percentage of any money you receive. This way you can take advantage of the interest your bank offers. You’ll also have a little money to count on when you leave college and search for your first job. 


Create a Budget

Budgeting is one of the most important habits you should master in order to become financially stable. Think of everything you need to pay for, such as food, clothing, and paying off debt. Prioritize the necessities and try to cut out expenses that are wasting you money. Although creating a budget may seem easy, it’s important to stick to it! You’ll need to exercise self-control, but it will pay off in the end. 


Stay on Top of Your Loans

If you took out a student loan, do your best to make monthly payments. While paying the minimum balance is better than paying nothing, try to pay extra when you can to get ahead of interest. If you don’t consistently work towards paying off your loans, they have the potential to snowball and impact your financial health for years to come. Make paying down your debt a priority. 

College is a great time to create healthy financial habits. By establishing these habits now, you’ll be able to reap the monetary benefits for years to come. Don’t delay creating a budget, setting financial goals, and paying down your student loans! 


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