Your books are packed, and you are college or university bound. It’s an exciting time, but you need to know how to be financially prepared with a budget that stretches your dollars furthest.

Make the most of your budget with tips on how to maximize your budget.
Here are my suggestions for Taylor and other post-secondary students out looking to keep their finances in check all year.
If you're starting to use credit – whether it's with a credit card, student loan or other form of credit – you're in a good position to start building…
As I became more familiar with campus life, and my new city and home away from home, I learned to make my money go further.
“Be happy with what you have, while saving for what you want.”
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