A quote by Miguel De Cervantes states, “The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application." Try to keep this in mind as you return to college this year or are attending for the first time (like me!). While on the quest for financial advice from my rising collegiate peers, other undergraduates, as well as fellow style advisors, I gathered quite a few random tips. -          Mint is a great site to manage all finances in one place -          Quite a few banks have college debit cards that won’t let you overcharge, and have a $30 penalty, such as Wells Fargo. They also have college credit cards that will let you build credit without having high interest rates. -          Make sure to either get a debit card that will decline a card if you don’t have money in your account…

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