Back to School Blog Archives

Summer has started, and with the season comes Back to School sales. Check out our guide for the top deals to expect from these annual events.

Back to School season can be exciting, as well as expensive. Check out all our guides to ensure savvy shopping during Back to School and beyond.

Not all states host a tax holiday, but if you live in a location that does, you can save big on a variety of products! Check out our guide to find out when your state's tax free weekend is.

Back to school season is upon us once again, but many are wondering how different 2021 will be from 2020. We surveyed more than 1,500 people to learn what they expect from Back to School 2021.

Have you opted to homeschool your kids because you're worried about the pandemic, or were you forced into at-home learning because of virtual schooling? Either way, we have homeschool resources, tips, and tricks to help you out.

You'll want to consider sturdiness, versatility, and — of course — style when deciding what backpack to bring to class. With these factors in mind, we've put together the ultimate guide to buying a backpack for college.

It's time to buy school supplies again. Is your state planning a tax free weekend? Check out our rundown of the participating states, dates, and details you should know.

Buying a laptop for college can be hard on a student budget — especially when you consider the ever-increasing costs of tuition, books, and supplies. Here's everything students need to know to get a deal on a laptop for college.

From August 3 to August 5, several states will give shoppers an opportunity to skip the sales tax. This weekend, shoppers in Iowa, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wisconsin can save.

Summer is winding down, but you've got plenty of time to find great deals before the school year begins. Read on to see what you can expect from the back-to-school sales in 2018.

It's back-to-school season! Starting soon, Mississippi and Tennessee will be waiving sales taxes on school essentials. Read on to find out what qualifies for the exemption!

With school lunches typically only costing $2 to $3, is there really a way to save? You bet! We'll show you how to make your kid's school lunches without spending too much time or money — and maybe you'll save on your own lunch as well.

College and grad school are unavoidably expensive, but there are ways to lessen the burden. From maximizing your financial aid to seeking out underutilized scholarships, these are the best ways to save on an education.

Last year, the average family with children in grades K-12 planned to spend about $630 on back-to-school shopping. If you're looking to save money on the annual ritual, wait to buy these six back-to-school items until after school starts.

Back-to-school season is nearly upon us. Whether you're looking for school supplies, new outfits, or both, we found the top stores to make your back-to-school shopping easier.

Back-to-School shopping can be a confusing frenzy of spending. Do you really have to get the biggest box of crayons available? We look at what's more expensive this year, and how your spending compares to the rest of the country.

College keeps getting more expensive every year. We look into tuition-free schools, alternative scholarships, and more ways to save.

Whether you're on the hunt for pretty pens, trend-setting apparel, or a shiny new laptop to get school-ready, we're here to help you navigate the best of the back-to-school sales by looking back at the cream of the crop of last year's offerings.

Apple's back-to-school sale has been around for over a decade, and it typically debuts in June or early July. But the sale has yet to make an appearance so far this year. Does this signal the end of Apple's annual summer sale?

Opting for a laptop with all of today's bells and whistles can quickly push your back-to-school purchase into the $800+ price range, but does the average student really need so many features? We look at which students might have heavier needs, and which can be satisfied with most mainstream laptops.

Here we present the latest forecasts and fun facts associated with the back-to-school season, offering a look at how households will spend this year. So sharpen those pencils, sit up straight in your chairs, and study up. There will be a quiz immediately following this lesson.

The beach. Water parks. The toilet. These are all places where your beloved iPhone can find itself taking a nasty, warranty-voiding bath. Several items on the market purport to keep your gadgets dry in these situations, but how well do they really work? And do you have to spend a lot to get acceptable water protection?

To get consumers to notice their back-to-school deals, retailers are discounting big-ticket items, such as the Apple iPhone and iPad Air. But Apple is slated to refresh its iPhone and iPad line of devices as early as September, meaning that an Apple bundle that might have caught your eye may not be as good a deal as you originally thought.

College tuition continues to increase, which makes saving on the little things — like laptops and clothing — all the more important. Check out all our back-to-school guides for expert guidance on how to save.

Everyone knows that gearing up for a new school year means buying copious amounts of paper and pencils, but the best part about going back is the chance to re-stock a student's wardrobe! Whether you're a parent or a student, we're here to help you find the best sales on back-to-school clothes.

For some students, the school year just ended. It doesn't matter, because it's already time to think about going back! Back to school means spending a lot of money on supplies, clothes, and whatnot. How much? Find out in our latest infographic!

For most Americans, Labor Day means the end of summer, but the first Monday in September also means big savings for bargain hunters. And even though Labor Day isn't considered a consumer holiday, retailers don't tend to miss any opportunity to offer sales. And Labor Day 2012 is no exception.

There are certain back to school items, like inexpensive supplies, that you may be inclined to buy in store rather than online. But just because you're stepping away from your computer doesn't mean you can't still be a budget savvy shopper. Here are some couponing tips for saving the most in-store during back to school shopping.

If you're a parent of a college-bound kid, you're probably preparing to ship your offspring to university with the tools they need for a proper education. But we advise that their supplies don't include an iPad. Here's why.

Retailers may already be rolling out back to school sales, but that doesn't mean you have to rush out and buy your supplies immediately. We analyzed our archives to see what kind of deals you can expect to find on select campus essentials in the coming weeks, as well as when you should buy them.

The kids have already started school, and the next major shopping holiday on your radar is, probably, Black Friday. But there's still time to focus on other worthy shopping goals — like rethinking your child's knapsack. Everything a kid touches has a short life span, so it makes sense here, more so than in any other area of your life, to focus on being eco-friendly. Green Dad Lou Carlozo has six tips to bring savings and the environment together under one schoolhouse roof.