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Developing a budget and sticking to it will
allow you to live within your means and avoid financial crises.
A budget will help you develop a realistic understanding of all
your financial obligations and how they relate to your income.
In formulating a budget, you should consider the choices you've
made regarding rent or mortgage payments, car payments, living
expenses, and your student loan debt. Keep in mind that your fall
semester aid and other resources must last you until the beginning
of the Spring semester.
In order to help you plan your semester budget, please select the category that fits you:
Understanding and Using Credit
These days credit is relatively easy to secure. If you haven't already, you will probably receive offers
from banks or department stores for a credit card. Consider carefully before accepting. The card issuer
assumes you will pay the charges with future earnings, but preferably not all at once. Credit card issuers
are counting on your need (or desires) being larger than your ability to pay. You get instant (if short lived)
gratification, and the card issuer earns interest. The best way not to become caught up in an endless credit
cycle is not to accept a credit card. The next best way is not to carry the card around with you. Use it only
when absolutely necessary, for things you truly need ("need" not "want") or in emergency situations, then pay
off your balance before purchasing additional items.
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