Easy Money Tips for College Students

It’s time to start gearing up for college and making sure you have the tools to ensure a fantastic year. You have the basic packing checklist that says you will need good storage for your dorm items, but you will also need good storage for your money. Arbor Financial Credit Union’s Volt Account is a perfect place to store your money as a college student and more. 

Now that you’re living on your own, it’s so important to have your own checking and savings account. The checking account is perfect for when you’re shopping or buying textbooks. Sometimes you never know when you’re going to have to spend money, and with the Volt checking account, you can keep your card on you or use your digital wallet. A digital wallet is a fast and secure method of making contactless in-store purchases. Like with a checking account, it’s just as important to have a savings account because you never know when you’re going to need it. It’s good to have money saved up in case of an emergency. Maybe your computer breaks, your car needs new tires, or you get sick and need to visit urgent care – having money saved up will make it easier to solve these problems if the time comes.   

Having to buy so many things for dorms and apartments, it’s helpful to find things gently used and cheaper, so you can save a little bit of money. You can find many used mini-fridges, storage carts, microwaves, and other dorm appliances on reselling groups that are great for finding gently used items.  

There are plenty of ways to make money as a college student that does not take away from your schoolwork or social life. If you have a car, you could work for online food or grocery delivery services, where you typically get to pick your own schedule and work as much or as little as you’d like. If you don’t have a car, you could get a job on campus, which are typically flexible with scheduling. A lot of times, they allow you to get schoolwork done while working, too, which is a great perk.

Whether you’re storing money or making money, the Volt Account can help with all of your financial needs at college. Having a bank account that you can trust makes managing your finances so much easier.