Money-Saving Tips For Students And Discounts To Look Out For
It can be really hard saving money when you’re working, going to school, and trying to have a life. These money-saving tips for students can make you more aware of how you spend and where you could save your money. We know the importance of money and that every cent counts, especially when you’re a student.
Know that there’s a difference between being cheap and spending savvy. There’s nothing wrong with living within your means, rather than beyond.
From selling your textbooks to discounts during happy hour, our list of practical tips below could save you hundreds every year.
- Limit the number of times you eat out monthly.
- Use your student card to get discounts on meals, drinks and everything cool at certain places. Check out Cape Town Magazine’s list of great student specials in the city.
- Shop at retail clothing stores offering student discounts. Search on Varsity Vibe for a comprehensive list of stores offering discounts.
- Sell your old textbooks and use that money to purchase new ones.
- Signup for rewards programs such as Clicks rewards, Pick n Pay Smart Shopper, Dis-Chem loyalty program and more.
- Choose social activities that don’t cost money.
- Stay up-to-date with store promotions. Join newsletters or read weekly promotional brochures to check out current promotions running in stores. This can save you a couple of rands.
- Live with others so you can split rent and utilities.
- Put all the odd cents you receive into a money box and take them into the bank at the end of the year and convert them into notes. This costs you nothing and what would otherwise just be thrown away is now given value.
Learning to save money is just a part of life and can be especially tough, especially when you’re just starting out. Get good at it now and make it fun with friends and family - you’ll thank us later!
