How To Create And Stick To A Budget In University

Creating A Budget In University

With the fall semester having just begun, I thought I would share some of my favourite tips for creating and sticking with your budget while at university. As a university student, this is probably the first time you get to fully experience what it’s like to be an adult. Of course, a lot of it is a lot of fun but you also have a lot more responsibilities now. One of those responsibilities is being smart with your finances.

I realised that creating a budget was extremely helpful for me. Even though I had some money to spend on both necessary as well as a few luxury items, I never spent more than I could afford. When it comes to creating a budget, I would recommend looking at your monthly income and at your monthly fixed expenses. Put aside the amount you need for your…