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#95 - Managing Variable Income as a Busy Graduate Student: Jasmin Green, PhD Student UC Davis

Jul 24, 2024
Jasmin Green, PhD student at UC Davis, shares insights on managing variable income in grad school with YNAB. Topics include budget categories, financial priorities, credit card management, rent expenses, bill organization strategies, and the benefits of budgeting for non-monthly expenses.
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  • Managing variable income as a PhD student requires meticulous budgeting and planning for tax implications.
  • Prioritizing self-care expenses in budgeting promotes intentional spending and financial well-being.

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Financial Stability and Academic Funding

Navigating through the financial challenges of being a PhD candidate, Jasmine shares insights into securing funding for her academic pursuits at UC Davis. From grants for research to recurring stipends, the ever-changing landscape of academic funding, including the struggle between secured external grants funding versus the time-consuming TA positions.

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