Working through college

And then how to land your dream job after graduation [The Penny Hoarder Daily]( [Working with a Full Course Load]( [Considering a College Job?]( [Working with a Full Course Load]( In 2023, 42% of full-time college students worked while enrolled in college. If you’re considering it (or know a student who is), know there are pros and cons to getting a gig as a student. For instance, you’ll have less time to study, but will gain valuable experience. If you’re weighing getting a college gig, [read this first](.   [Time to Build Back The Emergency Fund]( Summer was fun but expensive, and now you want to save up in case your financial aid doesn’t cover all your textbooks. Or maybe you’re a worried parent waiting for your lovable, courageous kid to sink their car crossing a “shallow” river … again. We’ve got [10 practical strategies for building an emergency fund]( — so you don’t have to lose sleep over the unknown. [No Surprises](   [15 online jobs for college students]( [Online Jobs for College Kids (That Pay More Than $15/Hour)]( You’re in need of a regular paycheck but you’ve got a chaotic class schedule. Check out these [15 online jobs for college students]( looking for a decent-paying job you can balance with classes and extracurriculars.   [So, You Bought a Fancy Car — Whoops]( You weren’t thinking about the monthly payments when you imagined yourself thundering through campus in a brand-new Mustang. There’s still plenty you can do to regain control of your finances and make that car payment a little less … painful. Follow these steps to [steer your budget back on track]( [Frugal people never spend money on these things]( [Expensive Dorm Decor? Your Dad Can’t Help You Now]( Who are we kidding? You probably could dad for help on the bills … you’re the family favorite, after all. But do you really want to? We’ve come up with [7 ways to get your budget back on track]( so you don’t have to borrow money or fall behind on bills.   [Landing Your Dream Job After College]( We spoke to two career consultants from different backgrounds to find out what steps you can (and absolutely should) take while you’re still in college to [up your chances of landing your dream job post-graduation](.   [We'll Text You More Money Tips]( Some of the links in this post are from our sponsors. We provide you with accurate, reliable information. [Learn more]( about how we make money and select our advertising partners. We’re letting you know because it’s what Honest Abe would do. After all, he is on our favorite coin. © 2024 The Penny Hoarder. All rights reserved. 490 1st Ave S. Suite 800 | Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 | U.S. [View in browser]( [Mailing preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](