I lived at home while going to college and commuted to campus. People thought it was a strange decision, but it saved me thousands

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I lived at home while going to college and commuted to campus. People thought it was a strange decision, but it saved me thousands

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When I decided to live at home while in college, people worried I'd miss the college experience.
But I saved thousands on room and board while also working two jobs off campus.
Living at home gave me a smooth transition into postgrad life after graduating…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-06-07 12:07:01.