Saving money and attending college are two activities that are typically NOT thought of together. In fact, many college students might tell you that they don’t have enough money to buy a pizza on a Friday night, let alone to add to a savings account. But what if we rethink the traditional notion of “savings” to make it a goal that is a bit more realistic for this cash-strapped chapter of life?

People know that having an emergency fund and money set aside to purchase larger items is important. Even so, turning that knowledge into action can be a challenge when daily choices consume both attention and funds. That's why at the end of each month, you can end up without enough left over to save. Savers are a maverick breed. They maintain better credit scores, pay bills on time, don't pay for costly bank fees and have less stress than their spender counterparts. This article will highlight how to shift away from being a victim of savings barriers and toward bringing life to a savings plan.