Back to school
Student discount vs sale price: which saves more
Student discount vs sale price: how to compare the two, when a student offer beats a sale, and when a sale is the cheaper way to buy.
Mathieu Roux3 min read
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Back to school
Supplies, laptops and dorm gear.
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Back to school
When to buy school supplies to pay less
When to buy school supplies: late July through August is the usual window, but the first week is the time to skip. Here is the simple plan.
Mathieu Roux2 min read
Back to school
Back to school laptop deals: when to buy one
Back to school laptop deals usually start in July and run through August, but the best price can come in November. Here is how to time it.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Back to school
Should you buy school clothes early or wait for sales
Should you buy school clothes early or wait for sales? A simple rule for kids who grow fast, plus what to buy now and what to leave for fall clearance.
Mathieu Roux2 min read
Back to school
Rent, buy or used textbooks: which saves the most
Should you rent, buy or get used textbooks? A simple rule by class type, plus when digital copies win and when buying new is the only real option.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Back to school
Dorm room essentials: when to buy and what to wait on
Buying dorm room essentials is easier when you know what to buy early, what to wait on, and what to skip. A simple timing plan for move-in day.
Mathieu Roux5 min read
Back to school
Chromebook vs laptop for school: which one to buy
A Chromebook vs laptop for school comes down to what the student runs. Here is a simple rule, a table and when the cheaper one is the better pick.
Mathieu Roux4 min read
Back to school
Best time to buy a backpack for school without overpaying
The best time to buy a backpack for school is usually late summer or early fall clearance, but a good fit matters more than the sale. Here is the rule.
Mathieu Roux3 min read
Back to school
When do back to school sales start, and when are they best
When back to school sales start is usually early summer, but the best prices come in waves. Here is a simple timeline by item and what to skip.
Mathieu Roux5 min read