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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

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University of Southern Indiana's student publication | USI | student newspaper

The Shield


Budgeting is hard. Here are some tips and tricks on how to better manage your money. (Graphic by Maliah White)

A college student’s guide to budgeting

Tegan Ruhl, Assistant Lifestyle Editor January 25, 2023

Everyone has heard of budgeting, but what does it really mean to keep a budget?  Many students may not have a budget or struggle to stick to budgeting. Some may not understand the point of having a budget...

How to stay financially responsible during the pandemic

How to stay financially responsible during the pandemic

Riley Guerzini, Editor in Chief April 21, 2020

It’s easy to get carried away with frivolous spending when you’re bored, sitting around most of the day. Online shopping only makes the problem worse as you can spend hundreds of dollars at the...

Importance of budgeting as a student

Importance of budgeting as a student

Morgan Murphy, Staff Writer November 6, 2018

Budgeting is one of those words that can make college students tune out pretty quickly. The idea of managing money when you are already trying to manage college, work and a social life can seem like...

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