Now that you've had time to settle in to the school year, take a minute to check out some financial tips and tricks from .
1. Open your mail; read your bills and statements; pay attention to due dates.
2. Track your spending; use a notebook or try (a budgeting website).
3. Save for large purchases.
4. Protect your private information from .
5. Take advantage of .
6. Be organized; keep financial information in one easy-to-remember location.
7. Don’t take out more than you absolutely need.
8. Read reviews and do lots of research before making any large purchases.
9. Take your vitamins! Live a and save on health-care costs.
10. Have fun…but make sure to graduate in four years.
For more information on money and budgeting, including financial tools and resources especially for college students, visit , or schedule an appointment with Niomi Williams, CU-Boulder's financial literacy educator (303-492-0726).
