Going to college would be exciting, but these days it is expensive too. For many, coming to college means the start of a new life. That means you just have to rush off to buy yourself new clothes, cellphones or laptops. I certainly was one of those many! But now things have changed. Its difficult to get money from my dad and he is asking me umpteen questions before letting out his penny. So I have started to reduce my shopping and let me tell you folks, "I am able to save quite a lot of money in the past month". So now I am eligible to advice to all those guys who spends lavishly and makes their dad's pocket dry and empty. Here we go!!!
Before deciding to buy a new product, be it a new cloth or a brand new laptop assess the pros and cons of each new acquisition. Do you really need a new laptop when you have a perfectly good PC sitting at home? Do you really need new clothes when no one has seen your old wardrobe anyway? If the answer is still yes - then spend wisely. With the inflation rate hovering around and above the 11% mark, you might find yourself a tad shorter in the pocket than you used to be.
So buying a second-hand lap-top in good condition is always a better option than going all out for a new one - the same goes for a new cellphone. When it comes to new clothes, you don't have to head to the nearest designer store. You can get perfectly good clothes at lower prices in a cheaper store. I buy most of my t shirts and jeans in smaller shops. They're not only cheaper than most major stores, but I was able to bargain with them too.
Going to college means incurring lots of minor expenses, so with a little bit of careful budgeting, you will be able to weather the storm of rising prices. For instance, curb your restaurant hopping. College for me was about trips to the newest pub or eating out newly everyday. Now, with the prices so high, it's something I can rarely afford to do.But if you are tired of the same old fare at your canteen or mess, then try the street food instead - it's much cheaper - or else limit your trips to restaurants to once a week. From going to restaurants nearly every week, I now eat the local bhelpuri when I want a bite outside. "In fact, I'm now quite a fan!"
Be smart about your study materials. If your professor tells you about books that you must read, first make sure that they are available in the library before rushing off to buy them. Even if they aren't in the library, you don't always have to read the entire books.Find out how many chapters you have to read and have the requisite chapters photocopied. If buying books is a necessity, find out about second hand bookstores where you can buy the books at half the original price and where, once you're finished with them, you can sell the books back to the store. By being a little clutch-fisted, you can get through the inflation and come out smiling.
These are things I am following and trust me you could save a lot on your pocket money.
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