Bartering: A frugal student’s best friend
November 23, 2011
Although scholarships for mothers, grants for parents, loans and other financial aid help parents who are pursuing a college degree finance their education, finding money in the household budget for "extras" can be a challenge.
Whether you're looking for someone to clean your house or apartment so you can get some studying done or you need to find a new desk to make doing your homework easier, budgetary concerns often make these things seem out of reach for moms in college.
However, many people have found a way to locate goods and services they want or need for free through various bartering websites. These sites are ideal for frugal student mothers.
OnlineColleges.net recently highlighted 50 different bartering websites. While many people already know about popular sites such as Freecycle.com and CraigsList.com, some will be amazed at the variety and number of bartering websites available these days!
In addition to many that offer a variety of general products and services, there are also websites that specialize in a particular type of good or service. For instance, those who have old books they want to swap for different ones can check out Bookins.com or BookMooch.com. Those who are looking to trade childcare duties with someone else may find BabysitterExchange.com a great resource.
So instead of deciding to hold off on looking for things you want or need while you finish your education, a few minutes online can help you find a way to locate them for free!
