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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 »

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 »

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 »

The Frugal Intern: Traveling and Shopping, Despite a Budget

Posted on 7/11/2010 2:10 EST

If you're young and living in NYC on a limited budget (as in, maybe you're an intern and barely making minimum wage), you might want to keep up with this Huffington Post blog. See how your lifestyle... Read more on Huffington Post »

Get a netbook: Cheaper, tougher, and lasts longer

Posted on 7/11/2010 1:46 EST

Got a student in the house? Think netbook, says ZDNet. They're well-suited to a young person's needs, and more to the point, a lot cheaper than laptops or desktops. Read more on ZDNet »

Kayak Explore shows how far your travel budget will take you

Posted on 6/20/2010 15:41 EST

How's this for the frugal traveler with wanderlust: Kayak.com introduces a new feature that lets you choose where you can afford to go. WalletPop has all the details. Read more on Wallet Pop »

Neo-Frugalists

Posted on 6/2/2010 20:25 EST

Are you a neo-frugalist? (Actually, we thought you were a Cheapist.) If you want to check your lifestyle against the in-vogue lifestyle, read how The New York Times defines this new term. Read more on The New York Times »

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 »

Savings Experiment: Are student services cheaper and better?

Posted on 3/10/2010 14:11 EST

Students do know a thing or two, and when that expertise comes at a discounted price, you can't turn it down. WalletPop reminds us that professional schools need real live customers to further their... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Spring break goes thrifty

Posted on 3/10/2010 9:00 EST

Students know a thing or two about cheap travel, and this year that applies to spring break, as well. According to Statepress.com, mid-semester revelers are partying in less pricey, some might say, Read more on Statepress.com »

Spring break: Last-minute travel deals for students

Posted on 3/3/2010 10:44 EST

Class, listen up: Here are some hot ideas for cool (that is, cheap) getaways for spring break. The Los Angeles Times has a roundup of spots that just might get your mind off those papers that are... Read more on Los Angeles Times »

Columbia Law School student to flirt way into free gym sessions

Posted on 2/23/2010 15:58 EST

Free and proud of it...work-out time at the gym, that is. The New York Daily News reports on a law school student who has challenged herself to work out every day for year without paying a dime. Read more on New York Daily News »

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 »

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 »

10 Schools With Inexpensive Dorms

Posted on 12/9/2009 12:29 EST

If you're worried about college costs, don't forget to factor in the price of a good night's sleep. According to US News & World Report, dorm room costs can run into the thousands, but if you're... Read more on US News & World Report »

Compare Cheapest Travel Insurance: Price Comparison

Posted on 8/18/2009 14:06 EST

When was the last time you thought about buying insurance before setting out on a trip? Now you've got no excuse. Gogreentravelgreen.com has a post that tells you how to find the least expensive... Read more on gogreentravelgreen.com »