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Near my college campus are two fast-food restaurants that used to be known for cheap eats: McDonald's and Taco Bell. There is also a Taco Time, and a Chick-fil-A, the latter I don't go to for personal reasons. Eating out, even as a low-income college student, used to be somewhat feasible, but lately, with the... Continue Reading →
I have loved this movie since the first time I ever watched it. I can't remember what year it was when I came across it, but I am happy that I did! This movie has become a Thanksgiving tradition for me every year. Brendan Fraser and Joe Pesci are phenomenal in this movie alongside Moira... Continue Reading →
As I sat on my sofa, I couldn't help but think about the occurring chipped tooth incident last night and how I don't have dental insurance. I yearn for the days when I have decent health benefits along with a nice salary. When the days no longer feel longer than what my income can manage.... Continue Reading →
I've been on a sparkling water kick of late thanks to my late introduction to Zevia and a neighbor's generous offer of her Waterloo water. Thanks to the natural zero-sugar sodas made with stevia, I've been able to stomach the taste of sparkling water for the first time, and I have actually come to enjoy... Continue Reading →
Simple Tacos: Ground turkey or beef, taco shells, seasoning packet, sour cream, shredded cheese, Taco Bell Fire Sauce if you like it hot, and jalapeños are optional too. Tacos have always been a favorite go-to, regardless of my financial health. There are always leftovers even after eating three, which I normally do each time I... Continue Reading →
I just finished reading an economic article, and it momentarily put me in a dampened mood as I was 'forced'—I use the term lightly—to take a look at my own world from infancy to present. Despite being pleased with what I have accomplished given my background, I still get caught up in what I like... Continue Reading →
"What does a secret millionaire like Ronald Read, who passed away with a stealth fortune of $8 million, have in common with your local library? The answer is that your local library probably has Morningstar or Value Line, two great investment platforms that allow library card users to use their platforms for free to analyze... Continue Reading →
That's what I used to tell myself growing up because no one around me ever went to college. Jail? Sure, but college, no. It's funny, though, because I always had the broke part of being a college student down, but never the college student part. Perhaps I was always supposed to be broke but never... Continue Reading →
Imagine meeting someone for the first time, someone intriguing. You find yourself interested in them, experiencing a sudden case of nerves that you write off as butterflies. You can’t stop thinking about them. You want to be around them all the time, and they leave just enough breadcrumbs to keep you coming back. You convince... Continue Reading →
The thing that scares me the most about going back to college is the possibility of my younger versions showing up. Let me explain, my track record with school hasn't always been great. I grew up in a rough environment and it translated into my educational journey. Even as an adult I can still feel... Continue Reading →
The Broke College Student 