Your Complete Guide to Cheap College Textbooks

It's no secret students are turning to alternative methods for cheap college textbooks. But how many upperclassmen teach Cheap Textbooks 101 to incoming freshmen? Here are 14 really good tips to help you save.

Who's Right? The Pros and Cons of Kids Cell Phones

Parents and kids cell phones don't always mix. Providers hope to change parents' minds by creating phones specifically for the 12-and-under set. We look at the discussion, as well as the LG Migo, Firefly glowPhone and the Wherifone G560.

Get Back-To-School Sales Tax Relief in 16 States

Coming soon to a retail store near you: Sales tax relief on your back-to-school supplies, clothing, computers and many other necessities. A couple states even include corsets and corsets laces in their school sales tax relief lists.

Try These 10 Easy Back to School Lunches

Kids want something different in their lunch boxes and moms want easy sandwich recipes. Here are 10 interesting and easy back to school sandwich recipes and after-school treats: All can be made with basic ingredients you'll find at your local supermarket.

Avoid the Latest Hidden Credit Card Fees

Americans have long struggled with credit card debt and current numbers agree. Nearly 56 percent of Americans carry a monthly unpaid balance. The latest round of government regulations meant to control hidden fees takes effect August 22, but credit card companies will continue to imagine new ways to make money.

How to Select the Right Digital Camera

Finding the right digital camera for your needs can be a challenge. How many megapixels do I need? How much zoom should I get? What about storage? Here are 8 tips that should make the task of finding the right digital camera much easier.

Are You Getting Clipped? 9 Tips to Avoid Coupon Scams

A sweet coupon is tough to resist, but offers that appear too good to be true can be fraudulent. Coupons are easy to find and have become so popular that scammers regularly reared their ugly heads with sophisticated cons.

7 High-Tech Grocery Shopping Aids You Can't Live Without

Grocery shopping, even with money-saving coupons, may not be your favorite chore. Modern technology, however, can make this time-consuming process less traumatic and perhaps a teensy bit fun.

Recommended Readings: Back in Black Friday, Payday Loans, Budget Beauty and More

Welcome to Recommended Readings, where each week we highlight 10 money-conscious links from some of our favorite frugal friends.  This week we've got tips for shoppers, borrowers, students, gardeners and more.  Enjoy!

Coupon Alternatives to McDonald's Canceled Free Offer

McDonald's distributed 32 million coupons for free samples of its new Real Fruit Smoothies, then decided to withdraw the offer. Fortunately, summer sippers have several coupon alternatives.