All Blog Posts Tagged 'education-savings' (4)

Summer is almost over and it's time to go back to school. I took a trip to IKEA the other day only to find it absolutely swarming with college students shopping for furniture and accessories for their dorm rooms. IKEA has a great selection of trendy and inexpensive furniture made with dorm rooms in mind. If you are lucky enough to have an IKEA in your area, it is well worth the trip. If not, here are some other tips on h… Continue

Back-to-school shopping is going to be tax-free in certain states and the District of Columbia for a few days this August. If you live in one of these states, you will be able to purchase items such as clothing, school supplies and computers without having to pay state sales tax. You may have to pay local sales tax in some places though. The following states will be having a tax-free holiday in August: Alabama, Co… Continue

College marks the beginning of many young people's adult lives, but unfortunately it also marks the start of their debt as well. Too often college students have unrealistic expectations of how much money they will earn after they graduate, and spend money irresponsibly in college. If you're a college student, be aware that it may take years before you land that high-paying dream job. In the meantime, here are a few tips to help you manage your money to avoid being overwhelmed with debt once you… Continue

by Sylvia The price of college textbooks can be downright ridiculous! A single college textbook can cost well over a hundred dollars. Once, I overpaid on textbooks at the campus bookstore, but since then I learned a few things that helped me save a lot of money: Plan ahead Find out as soon as possible which textb… Continue