Dedi Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I've been accepted to a graduate program with a competitive scholarship. However, since I'll be off-campus (and out of the country) for the first time, I attempted to start budgeting my money. Thing is, I'm not sure what I will exactly need to pay for once I start living on my own. So, I started a thread to get other people's input and maybe get a list going that would apply to many new grad students. So far I have rent (utilities and internet included), cell phone bill, transit pass (I'm not using a car), groceries, spending money, and misc (the little charges such a laundry). Can anyone think of more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomuchLes Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I made a separate column for school supplies (books, printing stuff, notebooks etc). Netflix, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigaba Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 I've been accepted to a graduate program with a competitive scholarship. However, since I'll be off-campus (and out of the country) for the first time, I attempted to start budgeting my money. Thing is, I'm not sure what I will exactly need to pay for once I start living on my own. So, I started a thread to get other people's input and maybe get a list going that would apply to many new grad students. So far I have rent (utilities and internet included), cell phone bill, transit pass (I'm not using a car), groceries, spending money, and misc (the little charges such a laundry). Can anyone think of more? FYI... music, rising_star and AuldReekie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peachypie Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 Emergency Fund Insurance, health-related costs (prescriptions etc, new glasses etc) Travel SAVINGS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachydermatus Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I highly recommend setting up an account with www.mint.com It's by Intuit, and they have a bill payer, free credit score every 4 months, planning tools, and budgets. There's an app for your phone, and it will notify you when bills are due or when you're nearing limits on a budgeted item. It feeds info right from your bank and credit cards, so you don't have to worry about saving receipts or inputting spending into an excel spreadsheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr. t Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 You Need A Budget. Available on Steam, highly recommended. dr. t and pachydermatus 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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