BackToSchool
Middle-Aged Workers Flock Back to School ... and Student Loans
12:20PM 1/27/2012
The best route to a secure job still runs through the classroom, and droves of middle-aged Americans are following it. The proof is in the lending: The fastest growth in the student loan business is among people in their 40s. But are they making a good investment, or a bad bet?
Even before Hurricane Irene interrupted back-to-school shopping, the nation was cautious about spending for the new semester. A teetering economy is affecting the purchasing choices of 75% of families with school-age children, and 70% say they plan to spend the same or less as last year.
The back-to-school countdown is nearing its end, but there's still time for parents to find good deals. Here are four tips on how you can save money while helping your child get ready to hit the books.
Best Back-to-School Savings Tips From Moms Around the Country
10:45AM 8/11/2011
By Robyn Gearey, The Motley Fool
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As the new school year approaches, families head to the shops for new supplies. But the back-to-school shopping season can be hard on the wallet. Follow these money-saving tips from moms across the country and you'll have plenty of cash left for apples for the teacher.
In Shaky Economy, Families Turn to Nonprofits for School Supplies
11:00AM 8/09/2011
Students are heading back to school, and that means they need supplies that cost money. As the economy remains uncertain, with many out of work, nonprofits are stepping up school-supply drives to help more families with this expense.
Back-to-School Backpacks to Ease the Load -- and the Budget
12:00PM 7/25/2011
The backpack is the key piece of gear as your kids return to school this fall. What they want is something cool that holds everything; what you want is something durable that's within your budget. The good news: Both of you can get what you want.
Dorm decorating trend: rasterbating
9:00AM 9/15/2010
Millions of college students are moving into temporary living spaces with stark white walls and many rental and dorm housing agreements have clauses that prohibit damaging the walls with holes or paint. What's a stylish renter to do to ease this decorating frustration? Rasterbate!
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Get free back-to-school supplies for the 2010-11 school year through Vista Print, which continues to be generous with its free offers.You pay a few bucks for shipping, but that's it. Click on the image at right to get this deal.
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Back to School: Top 10 Android apps for students
1:00PM 8/31/2009
The dorm rooms have been cleaned and a steady buzz of techno is drifting from the corner suite which can mean only that school is back in session. Getting back in the swing of things can be a challenge but here are 10 applications for your Android phone to make the school year easier and, best off...
Layaway is popular this back-to-school season
7:00PM 8/25/2009
Walletpop told you last year about Kmart reintroducing America to the concept of layaway purchasing, where you pay for an item in a series of installments before you actually take possession of it. Before banks started handing out credit cards to anyone with a Social Security number and a pulse,...
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