Category: Business Insider
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A 22-year-old’s dorm room side hustle became a full time job
Less than two years ago, 22-year-old Layla Renner began her candle-making business, Calm and Scents, out of her dorm room. She planned to use her new side hustle as a way to pay for her future law school tuition. She would quickly realize that she loved making and selling candles much more than the field she…
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Moving to NYC I saved hundreds
In May, I graduated from a university in Michigan and immediately got my first post-grad job in New York City. Since I am a broke college grad, I needed to find the most cost-effective way to move to the city. Initially, I flew with my cat and some basics with plans to fly back to Michigan…
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5 things that are cheaper in NYC
I moved to New York City in May for work after I graduated from college in small-town Michigan. I quickly found that almost everything is more expensive in the city. However, I have since realized that some things in New York City are cheaper than in my Michigan town. Here are five things I’m saving money on in New…
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This switch helped me save money on groceries
Throughout college and into early adulthood, I’ve prided myself on my ability to grocery shop on a tight budget and live on a small salary. This has meant figuring out which grocery stores have the best deals on which products and shopping weekly at multiple places. In college, I also began saving my monthly receipts so that…
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3 ways to save money as a college student
With college tuition on the rise, I made the decision when I graduated from high school in 2018 to find the most cost-effective education for myself. This was especially important for me, because I have been mostly supporting myself since age 18, and became fully financially independent with no outside support by age 20. So,…
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Lessons learned as a teen business owner
When I was in my late teens, I decided to venture into uncharted territory and open my own limited liability company (LLC) for a business idea I had. I’m a horse lover and have tons of experience with them, so my business involved me going to birthday parties, local gatherings and other events with miniature horses…
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Which side gigs pay off-and which ones don’t
It can be very challenging to balance both working and school as a full-time college student. Especially if, like me, you’re completely financially independent while trying to put yourself through school. Throughout college, I’ve tried many different side hustles that have helped me make rent and put food on the table. While each job has…
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