Everybody who’s in college, been in college, had to pay off student loans or simply had to live on a tight budget understands this cardinal rule: if it’s free, take it. This is one rule that I happily apply to my life on a day-to-day basis. From searching craigslist’s free section to attending free OC…
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Transportation at its Best: Biking to Balboa
In the land of perpetual good weather, there is one mode of transportation that surpasses the rest: biking. Here in Southern California, it’s warm, sunny and biker-friendly 90 percent of the time. Unfortunately, these perfect weather conditions and the nearby beaches come with a lofty price tag. With gas prices threatening to turn me into…

Living in the Land of Beaches and Dreams
Life on a Piggy Bank Budget
PiggyPays is a blog on a money-saving mission. Being a money-conscious college student, my goal is to find the best ways to experience the joys of life without breaking the bank and then share my discoveries with you. So, hold on to your piggy banks because we’re going to live it up on nickels and…