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Back to School Money Saving Tips
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Posted on
Aug. 19, 2008
@ 1:57pm
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Back To School: Tips For Saving Money On Campus
It's Back To School time and that means you might be a bit short on cash. Here's a short list of ways to save that you may not have tried yet:
- If your school allows it, pay your tuition with your rewards credit card. You can get reward points or cash back, just by using your card. This only works if you can pay off the balance right away.
- On campus, opt-out of the optional club fees and donations for charities you don't support.
- If you have health and dental coverage, opt-out of the additional coverage offered by your school.
- Check your school, your job, and local organizations for available bursaries and scholarships.
- Last but not least, keep your eye out for deals on school supplies and money-saving coupons here on RedFlagDeals.com.
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Posted on
Aug. 12, 2008
@ 3:14pm
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Back To School: Keeping Yourself Fed For Less
So you're headed back to school. You've bought your textbooks for less, what's next? Feeding yourself for less. Eating is something that has to happen every day but there's no need to spend big bucks in the process.
- Store-bought beverages like bottled soda and water are much cheaper than those bought one-by-one from a vending machine or fast food joint. A good deal on an 18-pack of soda can end up running you 20 cents per can. Buy a mini-fridge for your dorm room and stock it with your favourites -- you'll never pay $2 a soda again.
- Similarly, packing a small selection of granola bars, trail mix, nuts or other portable snacks will save you the expense of on-campus snacking during the day
- If you're going to be living away from home, learn some simple, tasty recipes (and experiment now, while you can!). Whip them up in large amounts to serve as a few meals.
- We've got a nice selection of Food & Drink deals right here on RedFlagDeals.com -- hit our site before you head to the grocery store to maximize your savings
- Additionally, visit stores just before closing -- some like to sell off that day's prepared foods for cheap at the end of the day
Keep your eye on the RedFlagDeals.com Back To School Section -- we'll be adding deals, contests, articles and tips throughout August.
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Posted on
Aug. 5, 2008
@ 1:07pm
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Textbook Buying Tips for Students
As much as it may hurt your sun and vacation addled brain to think about, the start of a new school year looms! That means it's time to start thinking about how you can save some money for the cold, educational months ahead. We're here to make things easier for you though. Check the left sidebar for the Back To School tab. Currently, you'll find some early back to school deals, coupons, and a contest to win a MacBook or an iMac. We'll be adding even more deals, contests, articles, and tips throughout August, so keep an eye out. To kick things off, here are some handy tips on how to save money on textbooks:
- Borrow textbooks you need from your friends or the library. This might be difficult around exams, so plan ahead.
- If you need to buy a book, try to find used textbooks through used bookstores, campus bulletin boards, and online forums like the Textbook Buy, Trade, and Sell Forum here at RedFlagDeals.com.
- If you must buy new, shop around. Check online stores and look for money-saving coupons.
- Sell your old textbooks for cash. Again, a great place to start is the our very own Textbook Buy, Trade, and Sell Forum.
- Choose your courses and find out about required texts sooner rather than later. Knowing what books you will need will give you more time to shop around and find deals.
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