Back to school spending can be a strain on the family budget. Make shopping fun and stress free with these money-saving back to school shopping tips.
Sending your college student to live in a dorm or college apartment for the first time is exciting, emotional and expensive. But it’s possible to set up a miniature home-away-from-home that’s comfortable and functional without breaking the bank. Check out these tips for saving money on dorm room essentials. Find Out What’s Included and A...
You’ve bought the new backpack, lunch box and school supplies. Your kids have new shoes, and a few new outfits or uniforms. School is back in session and your bank account can take a breather, right? Well, not exactly. While back-to-school shopping is a big expense that takes a bite out of the family budget, spending for the school year doesn’t...
Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about school supplies. Purchasing new school clothes can take an even bigger bite out of the family budget. But you don’t have to go broke to make sure your kids look great for the upcoming school year. The following tips can help you get kids of all ages outfitted for the year and help you save money on schoo...
When planning your back-to-college budget, it’s important to include textbooks in the mix. That’s because the College Board estimates the cost of a year’s worth of textbooks to be nearly $1,200 per student — quite a chunk of change on top of tuition, room and board, food and other necessities. The good news is there are more choices than ev...
It might surprise you to know that the back-to-school shopping season comes in second only to the holidays for total spending. According to The National Retail Foundation, this year’s spending is expected to ring in at around $74.9 billion, up 12 percent since 2013. The annual spending spree on backpacks, school supplies and school clothes can...
With school back in session, many parents are wondering how they’ll swing rising classroom costs. As retailers pull out all the stops to lure parents and students alike, shoppers must take steps to avoid unnecessary temptations and run up a steep credit card bill. It is possible to equip yourself or your kids with everything you need – without...
Many parents are filled with mixed emotions as "back to school time" comes around each year. They’re excited for their kids to venture outside of the house and hit the books, yet they’re fearful of the costs associated with it. Books, backpacks, supplies, clothes, extracurricular activities, tuition… the list goes on and on. It’s importa...