Jacob sits down with Michael Amalfitano and talks with him about how he got through college debt-free. They discuss simple things to do to make money and how to invest.
Making Money on the side
- Recycling bottles and cans for $0.05-0.10
- REI - Used Gear Sales
- GoPro
- Ebay
- MacBook Pro
- Reinvest money into bigger and better opportunities.
- Using time wisely: Instead of watching TV or sitting around, do something productive!
Getting through college
- Scholarships! Michael applied to 30+ scholarships and got 8.
- Scholarships are FREE money! The invested time is worth it.
- Don’t just apply during high school. You can continue to apply for scholarships throughout school.
- Working part-time at college.
- Find a job that will give you a paycheck and more!
- Apple Campus Rep Program
- Time organization and prioritization.
Investing
Learn about personal Finance
- If you’re in college and have the opportunity to take a personal finance class, TAKE ONE! It’s time well spent.
- If you are not in college, there are lots of personal finance resources. Invest some time into learning basic personal finance information.
College Degree: Is it worth it?
- It depends on the major and field.
- Some degrees are in high demand and you’ll learn great marketable skills.
- College is more than just the degree though. You learn a lot and meet a lot of people.
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