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Let's face it: the debt/salary ratio for vet med can be pretty crippling. It's never too early to be pinching those pennies until they scream. If we manage to take out less in loans while we are in school (pre-vet-school and during) then we will have less loan money to pay down, and with our razor-sharp financial acumen we will pay them down with extreme prejudice.
What are some things I do to keep costs down in my life? Hmm...
- I use stall pellets for cat litter. 40 lb bag is about 6-7 bucks and lasts a month or two.
- I buy used nearly always. I even buy my proactiv off people on Craigslist who order too much.
- I have an apartment washing machine which paid for itself a year or two ago already.
- I don't eat out except once a month, and then I try to keep it low-key.
- Unless I'm working (which creates positive $ flow) I do not drive to school (I live about an hour away!). Instead I ride the bus for free with my student ID.
- I eat a lot of cheap grains I buy in bulk, like rice and oatmeal. Food's an area I won't sacrifice quality, so I eat tons of fresh fruits and veggies, but the bulk grains help keep costs down.
What are your favorite tricks for keeping money in your pocket?
What are some things I do to keep costs down in my life? Hmm...
- I use stall pellets for cat litter. 40 lb bag is about 6-7 bucks and lasts a month or two.
- I buy used nearly always. I even buy my proactiv off people on Craigslist who order too much.
- I have an apartment washing machine which paid for itself a year or two ago already.
- I don't eat out except once a month, and then I try to keep it low-key.
- Unless I'm working (which creates positive $ flow) I do not drive to school (I live about an hour away!). Instead I ride the bus for free with my student ID.
- I eat a lot of cheap grains I buy in bulk, like rice and oatmeal. Food's an area I won't sacrifice quality, so I eat tons of fresh fruits and veggies, but the bulk grains help keep costs down.
What are your favorite tricks for keeping money in your pocket?