Money Saving News Stories for October 19, 2011
Posted on 10/19/2011 0:08 EST
Frugal news stories we're reading this week:
Materialism Can Ruin Marriages, According to Brigham Young Researchers (Christian Post)
College
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What's the Cheapest Desktop Computer, Laptop, and Netbook?
Posted on 9/21/2011 11:52 EST
What's the cheapest computer you can buy? You have several options, depending on the type of computer you need. Note that the models listed below aren't necessarily the best or even recommended -- they... Read more »
Updates: Textbook Websites and Rolling Backpacks Recommendations
Posted on 8/18/2011 16:13 EST
With school bells about to ring throughout the land, we've updated our back-to-school buying guides and recommendations for cheap college textbooks websites and cheap rolling backpacks.
Budget Dorm Room Furnishing & Other Back to School Tips
Posted on 7/27/2011 12:48 EST
The start of the semester is coming up quickly and college students and their parents are surely cringing at the prospective costs. Squandering college savings by dressing a dorm room to the nines and...
A guide to living on only $10 per day
Posted on 3/24/2011 21:10 EST
Pity the poor student trying to learn how to live on $10 a day. Not really, says the Daily Sundial, which suggests seven ways to cut costs without making college a joyless ride. First off, you've... Read more on Daily Sundial »
Tools to research 529 college savings plans
Posted on 9/24/2010 11:35 EST
There's no time like the present to start saving for your child's college education. The best part is, you can do this tax-free. CNBC provides some links that can help you find the plan that's right... Read more on CNBC »
Cheap eBook Readers Recommendations
Posted on 9/13/2010 22:10 EST
Our research found a few quality cheap ebook readers costing less than $150. When shopping for an eReader, examining the battery life is as important as reviewing the feature set. It’s also essential... Read more on Cheapism »
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 »
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 »
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 »
114 Money-Saving Strategies, Tips, Resources, and Unconventional Ideas
Posted on 6/26/2010 21:57 EST
There's no end to tips for saving money. Here are the latest ideas from Time. Read more on Time »
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 »
Top 10 Consumer Rip Offs
Posted on 3/31/2010 15:13 EST
All those premium consumer goods look so enticing. But here are some tips from BUXR about the biggest ripoffs and where to find the goods that are worth their price. Read more on BUXR »
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 »
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 »
Kmart, Sears Confirming Cheaper Slim PlayStation 3
Posted on 8/18/2009 14:58 EST
Get ready, get set, click 'buy.' GearLog.com reports that Kmart and Sears are about to begin selling a low-cost PlayStation 3. Stand by for the upcoming release. Read more on GearLog.com »
Dorm-in-a-Box: Designing a Better--And Cheaper--College Prep Experience
Posted on 7/20/2009 21:09 EST
Here's a chance to feel good about sending a child off to college this fall: save lots of money and be kind to the environment. Fast Company reports on a new business that pulls together everything (??) Read more on Fast Company »
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