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Chat Transcript - Ways to Save Money While Working at Your Summer Job

Use gasbuddy.com to save on gas costs on the way up and back.

Watch The Story of Stuff and you won't want to buy anything again.

Use the KISS principle..great for saving $$$.

Spend money on what you need not what you want.

If you're paying to eat at the Employee Dining Room (EDR), eat there.

Don't drink your paycheck away.

Buy your gear via MyCoolWorks - the Gear Talk group - before you leave. Great discounts are available.

Bring your own (Nalgene) water bottle and coffee mug.

Do your own maintenance on your vehicle.

Rideshare for errands and getting to / from your summer job.

Buy a monthly pass for local transportation instead of by the ride.

Do book / CD / DVD exchanges where you're working. Don't buy new stuff.

Take advantage of any free tours or comp'd tours offered, but don't demand them and tip your guide well!

Use Direct Deposit or mail your checks to your bank.

Limit your ATM use so you don't have to pay the fees.

And, by all means, please add more tips as comments. Thanks for joining in tonight. It was good to see some new names and of course, the old standbys, that aren't old in age, but full of wisdom.

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Comment by Christopher Zaoui on October 23, 2009 at 3:05am: Did you know how not to safe money ?
Of course this article teaches how to safe money, but in a funny way - on the same page i found an article about college on a budget - in combination it fits exactly the topic ;)
it is never easy as a student, you have no money an a lot of free time hehe

Comment by Kari Quaas on April 14, 2009 at 2:59pm: Awesome suggestions, folks!

Comment by aggie71 on April 14, 2009 at 2:30pm: Get involved with your co-workers and new friends! Consider board or card games for cheap entertainment during rainy weather. Also, you don't need alcohol to have fun with others. It can be even more fun when you have your wits about you.

Comment by aggie71 on April 14, 2009 at 2:26pm: Pre-book and pre-pay hotels/motels to get the greatest discounts. If you have a laptop and wifi connection you can do this the night before each stop. Consider joining a hotel loyalty club so you can get reward points towards free stays in the future.

Comment by Brenda on April 14, 2009 at 1:12pm: for most though laundry facilities are free and buying food out side the edr is just spending more money. Your already paying for 3 meals a day unless your in a camper, even then most places have discounts if people in RV'S want to eat in the edr. If u go on a trip go with others and pitch in to save your money.

Comment by April O"Kelley on April 13, 2009 at 8:25pm: Stock up on dry goods/groceries/snacks before you leave. Mac & Cheese, Boil-in-bag rice, canned vegetables. Freeze perishables (like bread, cheese, and meats) to extend shelf live. Go on hikes or bike rides for entertainment during your day off (they're great exercise, free, and fun, too)! When appropriate, wear your clothes (pants/shirts) more than one time before washing them in the laundry.