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Aida M. Toro

Totally broke? Here's how to budget for the whole semester

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Moving out for college can be so much fun as you're starting a new chapter of your life with so much independence. Although it’s exciting, you won't have your parents nearby to help out with grocery bills or laundry. Cash App anyone?

Not to mention, some college freshmen don't have a single idea of how financial literacy works. As a result, you may have a job on campus or in neighboring coffee shops and boutiques, hoping to make ends meet for all personal expenses or college supplies.

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