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5 Ways College Students Can Stretch a Dollar

Saving Cents With Sense

Here’s an understatement ā€” college is expensive. According to the College Board, the average student at a public university spends more than $22,200 every year between tuition and other costs. Students are eager to cut their living expenses down to the bare minimum, and that requires getting creative. Student ID.

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Kindergarten to College ā€“ Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Iā€™m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. As our family and household income grew, my husband and I made it a goal to put more money aside for emergencies, retirement, college, home improvements, etc. The same goes for things like clothes. What’s your best frugal win?

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Amazon Student Days: $5 Credit with $25 Gift Card Purchase, 25% Off Clothing + More!

Saving With Shellie

Amazon Student Days are here! Check out Amazon Student Days where you can get exclusive Deals for College Students! Parents of college students, you could shop through their kids Amazon account if you see something you like. Donā€™t have an Amazon Student account? Not sure if Prime is right for you?

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Website Spotlight - Treppie

Motherhood Moments

Categories include: home goods, jewelry, clothing, pets, party, arts and crafts, seasonal and more. After suggesting that her young student pursue selling the bags as a business, Jennifer began finding other talented girls looking for a place to sell their creations. Price points on Treppie range from $3.00

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Sears: Spend $50 in Men's Clothing Get 15% off + Instant $25 Gift Card

Birmingham Bargain Mom

Sears is offering a deal on men's clothing check it out here + this could be a good way to stock up early for back to school clothing for you teen son or college student.

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Friday Links ā€“ Too Swamped Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you a current student or someone who’s currently paying off student loan debt? If so, don’t miss YourFinancesSimplified’s guest post about whether or not student loan debt can hurt your credit score. PET Archives: How to make your own clothes. Finalizing your 2013 goals? How to haggle for a bargain.