Getting Smart About Money - Tip 2: Manage Your Cash With a Budget

It’s an exciting time for college students – the end of the semester is in sight and many are making plans for summer vacation, while others are getting ready for graduation. Planning your summer expenses – and beyond – now can help to avoid a financial crisis later.

With careful planning, you should be able to budget a weekly allowance that will cover books and supplies, transportation, personal care items, and other necessary expenses, with some left over for entertainment. A plan will help you set limits and prioritize. You will determine what you really need versus what you want.

Online budget calculators on the HESC Web site can help you develop a spending plan, balance a check book, set up a savings plan and more.

Empower yourself with a sensible spending plan you can stick to. We’re here to help!

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