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Jalen
Jalen Thompkins is the Chief Editor and Writer of Frugal Student. He graduated from the University of California Irvine in 2022 completely debt free while living an extremely frugal lifestyle and supplementing his income reselling items online. He received a fellowship from UCI's Beall Innovation center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the ideation of Frugal Student, a online space where fellow college students could learn financial literacy in a intuitive manner.
- Credit and Financial Responsibility
How to File Taxes as a College Student: A Complete Guide
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyThe US tax deadline for 2024 is 15 April, and nobody is immune from the need to file taxes —…
- Housing and Renting TipsSmart Spending
Are College Meal Plans Worth It? Pros and Cons
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyWhen you’re a college student, you have to juggle a social life, studying, preparing for your future career, and maybe…
- Smart Spending
These Are The Best Bikes For College Students in 2024
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyWhen trying to cut down your spending, you may have mentally put transportation in the “non-negotiable” category. Yet the average…
- Smart Spending
The Best Budget Kitchen Essentials for Student Apartments
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyMost people associate college with studying and parties. But when it comes down to your day-to-day experience, you’ll most likely…
- Financial Resources and ToolsHousing and Renting Tips
Is Renters Insurance Worth It For College Students?
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyThe short answer? Yes. Even if you went to college in literally the safest city in the country as I…
- Savings Strategies
Couponing 101: How to Reduce Your Cost of Living in College
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyYou’ve probably seen videos of “extreme couponers” painstakingly collecting coupons and taking their grocery shopping bill down from triple figures…
- Mindset and Personal Growth
11 Best Habits for Personal Growth and Success as a Student
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyMost major breakthroughs in life trace back to daily habits. Graduating from medical school demands a frequent studying habit rather…
- Budgeting Basics
Common Budgeting Mistakes That Costs You Money
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyBudgeting is something that almost everyone knows they should do but few follow through on. One survey found that 65%…
- Traveling and Entertainment
Considering Studying Abroad? Here’s What You Need to Know
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyWhether you envision yourself sipping espressos in Italy, diving the Great Barrier Reef, or something else entirely, studying abroad is…