Tips (and much more) from a broke grad student
Posted
Nov 20 2007, 04:41 PM
by
Karen Datko
Having a sense of humor helps when you're the Broke Grad Student. Tops on BGS' list of "8 unique ways to save money" is cheaper underwear. ("OK, so maybe it makes you feel sexy when you’re dancing in front of the mirror, but do you really need it?" BGS asks.) Our student is also practical, offering "The ultimate tipping guide for college students." Did you know that the tip should be 15% per tattoos and body piercings? In fact, we think it's very classy that BGS recommends a $2 to $5 tip for housekeeping when you stay at a hotel. How many of you do that? Be honest.
Funny and practical, yes, but a post about best and worst financial decisions will tell you why we really like this blogger. Starting a Roth IRA is BGS's pick for best decision, and choosing a pricey private university over a public school was the worst. However, "a good/bad financial decision doesn’t necessarily make it a good/bad decision overall," BGS writes. "My worst financial decision resulted in some of the most memorable personal experiences of my life. My best financial decision is actually hurting me right now, but it’ll have huge returns in the long run."
