![]() Obviously the pre-packaged ramen is cheaper than fast food, but it’s still as unhealthy. It definitely hurt my budget spending so much money eating out all the time. Rich responds: "Unfortunately, I was on the ramen and fast food diet. Will asks a follow-up question: "So Rich, what was your diet in college like?" That’s one way to avoid that pre-packaged ramen lifestyle and have a healthier diet without breaking the bank." Learn more: Learn How to Budget Money in College (So You Don't Eat Ramen Every Night) "Another tip for grocery shopping is to get your produce in season so that it is cheaper and higher quality. That way you aren’t throwing out a whole head of lettuce at the end of the week because you didn’t plan appropriately." List out which meals you plan to eat out and which you plan to make yourself. One piece of advice I have to help cut down on those expenses, is to create a meal plan at the beginning of the week before you go grocery shopping. Valerie responds: "I know food expenses can really add up for college students, especially if you’re eating a lot of fast food. What’s your advice for eating on a budget?" ![]() ![]() How do you feed yourself a reasonably healthy diet? I lived on ramen and mac and cheese when I was in school, but I’m under no illusion that my diet was healthy. Will asks Question 1: "I want to start with a topic that looms large for college students. If you’re a college student – or the parent of one – you won’t want to miss this episode! Our hosts interview Richard Barbari and returning guest Valerie Moses, both from the Community Engagement department at Addition Financial. From snagging scholarships and eating healthy on a budget to juggling a job, classes and still having a social life, we cover all things college on this episode of Making it Count. ![]()
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