Moneywise: Money-Saving Tips for College-Bound Students

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It's that time of year again, when college-bound freshmen head off to make their first attempt at quasi-independence. As thousands of students' parents are cash-strapped by the recession or job losses, so when it comes to items such as books, dorm-room furnishings and non-essentials, many parents are asking kids to pick up the tab from summer-job savings and find part-time work to cover incidentals.

For parents and out-of-state-bound students, following are some ideas for money saving tips:

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Moneywise: Money-Saving Tips for College-Bound Students

Buy textbooks used - or rent them. Check the used section of a couple of local college bookstores, as students' own...

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