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Education > Financing College Why it's difficult to manage money while in college: 4 of 7

College is the first real time in a young adults life when they must manage their own budget. There is defiantly a learning curve here. Managing a budget is no easy task, particularly when first starting out. Like it or not, college presents a lot of expenses. The first is books. Expect to pay around $500 per semester for textbooks, even more if you are in the sciences. You can help yourself out here by purchasing your books online, since they are significantly cheaper. Room furnishings are the next big expenses. While living with your parents, you likely stayed in the same room for a larg...
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