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Budgeting your ‘fun’ds

Music, movies, events, video games, eating out with friends…entertainment. You are a student and might not have to worry about budgeting for the real world just yet, but thinking about where and what you spend on entertainment might be a good place to start. Entertainment is part of downtime for many college students because it [...]

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Saving money is in fashion

In this economic crisis, people tend to overspend. It is important to take the time to sit down and think about things that are necessities versus those that are luxuries. Fashion is a luxury that seems to interest college students the most. Most students want to look their best and they find a way; whether [...]

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CAL Grants cut, CBU to assist affected

On March 24, 2011, Governor Jerry Brown signed various budget-related bills to cut down on state spending. One of these bills included the Senate Bill 70, which enforced stricter limitations in the Cal Grant Program. This change affected scores of college students, including many from California Baptist University. As a result, CBU has created a new grant [...]

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Spending student

With the new school year, the thought of how to manage a budget and still be able to have fun with limited funds is always a challenge. Hopefully, this list will help you to become a successfully saving student. First: Utilize your local Dollar Trees, Big Lots, 99 cents stores, and Wal-Marts. Dollar Trees carry [...]

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Enjoy healthy food on a budget

Trader Joe’s is a well-known health food store that gained a large following in recent years. The casual Hawaiian theme found within the cedar- lined walls invites customers in and sets the tone for the organic and all-natural treasures within. Unlike its local grocery store competitors, Trader Joe’s has everything from fresh to frozen to [...]

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New budget threatens financial aid

Questions arise over financial aid programs as both the state and federal Congress push to pass their budgets with limited funds and abundant expenditures. The delay of the passing the California budget brings concern to college students – Cal Grants could possibly be cut within the next years. A new bill that changed some requirements [...]

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Treasures in the Parking Lot

Easy ups and folding tables transform the Van Buren Drive-In Theater’s parking lot into a treasure trove of deals. Every Tuesday, Thursday and weekend people wander the makeshift rows of vendors early in the morning scouring table after table for deals. Just getting in is a steal; admission is free during the week and only [...]

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Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World

The holidays are a time for giving but for college students it seems hard enough to get gifts for your family, let alone find a way to give to the needy. Although it is difficult, the task is not impossible. On any budget and with any time constraints, there are still ways to make a [...]

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