Download Honey ASAP!

I'm sure you've heard it from so many YouTubers but seriously, download Honey if you shop online at all. It automatically pulls up coupons and promo codes for almost any site you visit, and it will apply the best option at checkout so you can leave with the best deal. And, it's free to download and to keep. If you want to save money this is the best way to do it.

Do your research online!

I think for most of us, online shopping is easier. But seriously, check online retailers like Amazon for a cheaper price or maybe a bigger discount. Always be on the lookout for companies and their big sales, just recently Amazon had their annual Prime Day. If you need to buy some pricier things, try to wait until November for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. If you plan to shop smart you might be able to get the exact same thing for a much lower price, it doesn't get any better than that.

Check out this website.

Brandless is an online retailer that sells most items under $10. These are items you'll definitely need in your dorm or apartment and they're cheap! Cheap and eco-friendly, so we love that. There's food, decor, cleaning supplies and more! Give it a look, at the very least.

Always ask about a student discount.

So many places offer a student discount, they just don't advertise it. Whether it's retail shopping like: Nike, PINK, American Eagle, TopShop, Champion, and more. Or if you're going out to eat at places like: Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wing, Chick-Fil-A, Waffle House and more. Moral of the story, always ask about a student discount- the worst they can say is no.

Be on the lookout next week for an insane list of student discounts, from yours truly.

Learn how to budget before you start college.

Ask your parents for advice or look it up online. You should know how much money you'll have to work with each month and divide it up on a weekly basis. My biggest tip is to have a physical reminder of your money and your budget. That can be journaling and tracking every time you spend your money. Some people like to stuff envelopes with the money they're allowed to spend. Just make sure you have a plan because it's super easy to buy Starbucks every day when there's the coffee you already paid for in the dining hall. It's super easy to waste money on anything really, so make sure before you start you have the skills to hold back.