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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.
- Student Loans and Debt Management
Beware of Student Loan Scams! How to Protect Yourself
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyFew things strike fear into a student loan borrower’s heart more than receiving communications from their loan servicer. Money matters …
- Mindset and Personal Growth
7 Best Methods to Overcome Your Procrastination
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyProlong-a-thon. Deadline dodging. Assignment aversion. Call it what you like., but there’s a good chance you’ve struggled with procrastination at …
- Student Loans and Debt Management
The Best Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Available For You
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyThe eye-watering size of the student loan debt burden in the US never fails to make the news headlines. Almost …
- Mindset and Personal Growth
Nurturing a Growth Mindset for Academic and Financial Success
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyAsk the average student what it takes to be successful in college, and they might say “hard work” or “natural …
- Housing and Renting Tips
How to Find Short Term Housing as a College Student
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyEvery student wants to live somewhere that’s comfortable, spacious, and close to their college. But finding somewhere that ticks all …
- Financial Planning for the Future
The Most Lucrative Majors for College Students in 2024
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyEvery college campus contains some light-hearted rivalry between different college majors. STEM subjects tend to get the stamp of approval, …
- Housing and Renting Tips
Everything You Need To Know About Student Housing in 2024
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyMost people think college is a time for living cheap and roughing it, but even so, life gets expensive. 20% …
- Credit and Financial ResponsibilitySavings Strategies
How to Build an Emergency Fund as a College Student
by Jalen & Sarah Bromleyby Jalen & Sarah BromleyGetting through life on a college student’s budget is tough at the best of times. If you throw an expensive …
- Housing and Renting TipsMoney-Saving DIY and Hacks
Dorm Room Decoration Ideas You Need to Try
by Jalenby JalenMoving into your new dorm room as you start the school year comes with its own set of challenges. Maybe …