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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
