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Back to School

Back to School Savings With IAppsForStudents, Half.com App

Posted on 8/17/2010 9:08 EST

For students with an iPhone, or at least access to one, the world is full of money-saving bargains. Check out this post from PC World to learn more about cheap deals on education-related apps. Read more on PC World »

Digital textbooks finally a viable, cheap textbook solution

Posted on 8/13/2010 22:38 EST

You know all those textbooks piled high on your desk? Well, they're soon to be yet another relic of the past. WalletPop has a report on a new iPad app for digital textbooks. It's not perfect -- Read more on Wallet Pop »

Back to School Supplies Price Comparison Chart

Posted on 8/12/2010 21:27 EST

It's that time, parents -- the list of back-to-school supplies is either in your mailbox or will be soon. ABC News did some comparison shopping to help you find the cheapest prices. Read on to see... Read more on ABC News »

Back to School Shopping: Frugal Backpacks

Posted on 8/10/2010 21:35 EST

Along with pencils, notebooks, scissors, crayons, and who knows what else, kids need a new backpack to get the school year started. Richmond.com is here to help you keep that growing list of supplies... Read more on Richmond.com »

Gateway ID49C07u Review

Posted on 8/10/2010 21:15 EST

Well, laptop shoppers, here's a new, cheap laptop from Gateway that's worth checking out. ComputerShopper.com reviews this $630 model and doesn't find much to complain about but quite a bit to enthuse... Read more on ComputerShopper.com »

How to Find Cheaper College Textbooks

Posted on 8/4/2010 21:24 EST

Attention college students: it pays (really) to read this article from The New York Times to learn how you can save money (as in, big bucks) on textbooks. Read more on The New York Times »

Take advantage of sales-tax holidays

Posted on 7/29/2010 13:46 EST

Depending on where you live, you might want to send a big thank-you to state officials. ConsumerSearch reminds us that back-to-school shopping season often ushers in tax-free holidays, and this... Read more on ConsumerSearch »

Inexpensive Back-to-School Laptops and Desktops from AMD

Posted on 7/25/2010 21:17 EST

AMD has been strutting its stuff, just in time for back-to-school shopping. Digitaltrends.com reviews several cheap AMD-powered laptops and desktops, sold by the likes of HP, Acer, and Sony, and... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

Thrifty spending could soften back-to-school shopping

Posted on 7/22/2010 10:42 EST

Summer is half over (why does summer always seem like the shortest season?), so it's almost time for back-to-school shopping. With the economy still in slow-motion, the Zanesvilletimesrecorder.com Read more on zanesvilletimesrecorder.com »

Barnes & Noble Announces Nook Study Site with Cheap Textbooks

Posted on 7/14/2010 23:06 EST

Some handy little digital helpers are hitting the market just as the back-to-college shopping season is about to start. Technewsdaily has the news on an expanded array of services and products for... Read more on Technewsdaily »

Free Amazon Prime for Students

Posted on 7/14/2010 16:48 EST

Students living on a tight budget may still need (or want) that book or toaster or frying pan in a hurry. Bargaineering reports that Amazon is now letting students with a current .edu email address... Read more on Bargaineering »

Digital textbooks to account for 1 in 5 textbook sales in 2014

Posted on 4/26/2010 14:24 EST

As every college student knows, textbooks cost a fortune. There are websites that charge less, of course, but even that model is becoming old school. Wallet Pop writes about the digital textbook... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Free and low-cost living for college students

Posted on 3/15/2010 10:45 EST

It may only be March, but students thinking about the next academic year may want to take some notes now. If your budget won't stretch far enough to include room and board, WalletPop offers some... Read more on Wallet Pop »

College students rent textbooks to save money

Posted on 1/18/2010 12:49 EST

Why not forget about buying college textbooks altogether when you can rent them? An article in The Washington Post has the inside skinny on where and how you can arrange these short-term deals. Read more on The Washington Post »

Textbook Price Comparison Helps You Find the Cheapest Textbooks

Posted on 1/18/2010 12:44 EST

If you're about to head off to the college bookstore to fill up on texts for this semester's reading, stop now. Follow the trail laid out by Lifehacker, which suggests a website that finds the cheapest... Read more on Lifehacker »

Canon Offers Four New Inexpensive Printers

Posted on 1/9/2010 17:09 EST

Those trips to the nearest copy/business center can sure get tiresome. So check this out: About.com reports on several new low-priced printers, including wireless all-in-ones and an inkjet printer... Read more on About.com »

Edhance gives student discounts at 100's of stores

Posted on 1/9/2010 16:21 EST

It pays to be a student. Seriously. Wallet Pop reports on a website that lets college students tap into money-saving discounts at stores, restaurants, and online. There's still time to enroll for... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Plan purchases a year early to get bargains

Posted on 9/6/2009 20:22 EST

According to USA Today research, the list below tells you when to find the best bargains for certain products and services. January - Furniture, Digital cameras, Big-screen TVs, Read more on USA Today »

Cheap Chic Reigns as Retail Woes Slow

Posted on 9/4/2009 16:06 EST

Recession-shocked shoppers are opening their wallets a bit more these days, but as The New York Post reports, they're bypassing the high-priced stores and giving their dollars to lower-priced retail... Read more on The New York Post »

When is the best time to buy?

Posted on 9/1/2009 23:43 EST

The old adage, buy now before it's too late, doesn't always hold. If you wait until season's end, or for periods when demand is low, The Lawrence Journal-World & News reports, you're bound to find... Read more on The Lawrence Journal-World & News »

Cheap Smartphones Set to Boom in the Pre-paid Market

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:54 EST

Read more on PC World »

Back-to-School Bargains

Posted on 8/11/2009 22:25 EST

As you begin to plan your return to school in a few weeks, you may find yourself in need of the latest in high-tech gear but, not surprisingly, a bit short on cash. Coming to the rescue is PC Magazine Read more on PC Magazine »

Wal-Mart expands low-price PC offerings for back-to-school season in campaign for new markets

Posted on 7/24/2009 10:01 EST

Does your student need a new laptop this fall? Take full advantage of the hot competition between Wal-Mart and Best Buy as the two slug it out for the high school and college student market. The Los Angeles... Read more on Los Angeles Times »