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We observed college students (especially ones in dorms without dining plans) who are often left with $5 in their bank account and a couple of packs of ramen to last them through the last few days of the month. Several students were observed calling their parents and requesting more money to get them through the weekend - ; others who have limited resources were seen ordering takeout that they might not be able to afford. The ability to track spending easily would greatly help all of these students - even if it's just a matter of proving to parents that they really do need more money and aren't spending money frivolously.
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