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Here is the second installment of my quick tips for saving and making money while in college.  I’ve been sharing them on Twitter, so f you’re not already, you should start  following me on Twitter!

11)  Learn how to change your own oil! Think about the $30 you spend each time you go to a mechanic. It’s more work, but worth it!

12)  Live with relatives or friends (if able) instead of the dorms or apts. Not the coolest, but will save you a ton of money!

13)  Volunteer! Does not make u money, but u’ll feel better about yourself and u won’t buy so much junk just to make you happy.

14)  Establish a $1K emergency fund somehow. You’ll need it for that unexpected expense that WILL arise. Don’t rely on credit!

15)  Have a credit card? Pay the balance off monthly, or if u can’t do that, ask the lender to lower your interest rate. It works!

16)  Rent movies from the Redbox for $1 per night or use the free codes. See http://bit.ly/vS0i5 for more info on how it works!

17)  Open up an online savings account. You’ll get a higher return than a regular bank and you don’t have the commitment of a CD.

18)  Sell your textbooks online instead of the bookstore. In most cases, you’ll get a much better return even with shipping!

19)  Making a big ticket purchase (i.e. tv)? Ask for a discount! Many times they’ll give it to you. Might work on small stuff too!

20)  Utilize your local Freecycle movement. People getting rid of old stuff that can u have for free! Check out www.freecycle.org/

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