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11.06.08 | Welcome to the Marty Diaries!

Posted in Student Savings Tips by Little Miss Platinum

Hello everyone,

My name is Marty Talbert. I’m a senior at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts and have decided to take the savings challenge! I am starting today.

Here is my master plan. There are 56 days left between now and December 31. That would mean I’d have to save $8.93 per day to reach $500. That is kinda steep for me, however, my birthday is in two weeks…SWEEEEEEEET. It’s November 19 in case anyone would like to transfer some benjamins into my ING account. I usually get $100 from my Nana on my bday – thank you Nana Talbert!!! I love you.

Now the trick will be to save the whole hundred. In my mind I have already spent it on 10 different things, but if I can exercise some self discipline that will bump me down to having to save just $7.14 per day on my quest to $500.

I’m still brainstorming ways to save…I’ll be back soon to tell you what I’ve thought up!

Don’t be a passenger in the game of life. Take that wheel and make it happen!


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6 Comments »

  1. Christina says

    Why don’t you try going to your campus psychology department. They have studies where you go in and answer questions or take part in a study. In return, they pay you anwhere from $20.00 to $50.00. It might take up an hour of your time, but it’s almost like free money. Good luck with this!! You can do it!

    November 18th, 2008 | #

  2. namwayi says

    Great Idea.

    November 15th, 2008 | #

  3. danielle says

    Hi

    November 15th, 2008 | #

  4. Diana says

    Hey, I’m a senior at BSC, am trying for the $500 challenge AND have love for Alf, looks like we have a lot in common. Good luck from a kindred spirit :P

    November 14th, 2008 | #

  5. Cate says

    Well, I know that saving money is hard, and to come up with 500.00 by the end of the year is a lot. But have you looked in your area to see if there is a plasma center? Many times they pay 25.00 to 40.00 per plasma visit and I have known students who make up to 400.00 in one month. Hope you meet the deadline! Good luck ~Cate

    November 14th, 2008 | #

  6. Credit Card Guy says

    Great post.!

    November 7th, 2008 | #

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