Resources

Even people who earn six figure salaries have to manage their spending to reach financial goals.  So, as a college student, you should start practicing good money management habits and regularly track your spending.  The experience will benefit you in the future when you earn a higher salary.

Return to this website often for new strategies and ideas that will help you manage your money.  Following are additional resources about spending that you may find helpful as you prepare a spending journal.  Following are some links that you may find helpful as you prepare your financial plan.

• MyMoney.Gov Resources
  • Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults
  • Money Tips at All Ages – Your Finances at Different Stages of Life
• Learn how others have overcome impulse spending
• Money Management Tips for UTEP Students
• Cash Course Resources
  • Managing your financial paperwork
  • 40 Money Management Tips
• 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know
• Six Ways to Make the Most of Your Money
• Don’t Buy Stuff – Saturday Night Live video
• How to Spend Less at the Movies

As you progress through college, you will face new experiences related to money. We suggest you bookmark UTEP Money Matters and return often to learn new money management strategies.