BackToSchoolShopping Articles

Back-to-School Shopping: Consumers Get a 'C' for Careful Spending

9:30AM 8/27/2011

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.

Smartphones Give Back-to-School Shoppers the Upper Hand

8:45AM 8/02/2011

By Dawn Kawamoto, The Motley Fool

Best Buy

Back-to-school season is the second most lucrative period of the year for the nation's retailers, behind only the winter holidays. But this year, shoppers are armed to save as never before, with smartphones outfitted with price-comparison apps. Here are some ways retailers are responding.

Back-to-School Backpacks to Ease the Load -- and the Budget

12:00PM 7/25/2011

By Ron Dicker

Retail, Family Money

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.

How students can save online with back-to-school deals

2:00PM 8/07/2009

By Aaron Crowe

Retail, college finance, Economizer, Family Money

From saving a few cents to a $1 million coupon off a house, online coupons are gaining steam.While most coupons are used for cereal, yogurt, personal care products and other such items, printable coupons or electronic coupons with codes used at checkout are also popular for students looking to save...