tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519157026542725049.post2655102383018458215..comments2023-09-29T08:33:07.974-07:00Comments on Lean with Green: Things I Wish I Knew 10 Years AgoFrugal Femmehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09512166817407553105noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519157026542725049.post-52430580649733516782010-04-30T06:11:41.143-07:002010-04-30T06:11:41.143-07:00I went to a commuter college instead of living on ...I went to a commuter college instead of living on campus I lived at home and drove 25min to school every morning, while I did have to spend $ on gas, I saved a LOT on room/board.<br /><br />I follow the rule of 3's when shopping... if you touch something once, it caught your eye. if you touch it twice you're interested in it. But only if you come back around and touch it a third time should you buy it... otherwise it's not that important to you!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06828873791011838405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519157026542725049.post-44823987442393955352010-04-28T12:09:59.508-07:002010-04-28T12:09:59.508-07:00David and Newlywed - I definitely agree with the w...David and Newlywed - I definitely agree with the working in college! I did it, too. It helped me stay more organized (I do better when I have more going on), plus paid me money and gave me work experience that was relevant when I applied for jobs out of college.<br /><br />And living with your parents - also a good idea, even if it's for just a year. I would have totally done it if we lived in the same state.Mama Mahveloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10771521592172367487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519157026542725049.post-17454199115811733732010-04-27T10:51:44.964-07:002010-04-27T10:51:44.964-07:00Yay for 10 yr reunion ;)
I agree about the "...Yay for 10 yr reunion ;)<br /><br />I agree about the "always be saving" and being under the influence of peers. It is tough though! <br /><br />My goal is always to spend more on experiences than "things."<br /><br />I second the "work in college" idea David had. I had so much spare time in college, I should have been working part time the entire time.Newlywed Next Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08357693388102644184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519157026542725049.post-84716523756218178952010-04-26T21:21:30.885-07:002010-04-26T21:21:30.885-07:00This one will be controversial: consider the cost ...This one will be controversial: consider the cost of college. I went to an Ivy League private school and paid for it mostly out of loans ($90k total!). I could have gone to University of Oregon for free. The quality of the professors would have been less, but I'm not convinced the difference was worth the cost. I'm not necessarily saying it was a bad decision, but I wish I'd considered it more.<br /><br />Buy a cheap, small but reliable used car (Honda Civic, I'm looking at you). It's an order of magnitude cheaper than a new car when you consider cost of buying, insurance, maintenance, and gas. Lots of people get excited about their first paycheck and buy a brand new car but it's sooo much more expensive.<br /><br />If you have two hobbies, and one is really expensive, pursue the other one.<br /><br />Work during college. You build your resume, make money while avoiding spending it, and most importantly build up good work ethic and money management habits. I did do this but only because my parents made me.<br /><br />Living with your parents may be uncool but it saves you a thousand bucks a month. How much can you do with that money?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556761486107301484noreply@blogger.com