The kids are heading back to school, which means a strain on mom and dad's pocketbooks. Between book rental fees, school supplies, and new clothes, back to school time is a time for major spending, second only to the holiday season. Whether your son or daughter is heading to elementary school, high school, or college, there are several ways that you can save money by shopping online.
First, consider the amount of time that you spend going from store to store looking for specific clothes and supplies. Cut out the money that you are spending on gas by making your purchases online and getting free shipping.
Second, look for better prices on textbooks online than you can find in your college textbook store. You may find used or deeply discounted copies of the exact same books. Be careful though to ensure that you are getting the correct editions because many textbooks are updated every couple of years.
Third, look for sites that offer you coupons and cash back shopping. Not only will you save money on the purchase itself (usually more than the savings in-store), but you will also be earning money back to spend later.
Lastly, let your fingers do the comparison shopping for you. On big ticket items in particular (like laptops, college dorm furnishings, and good shoes), you can compare online across several stores to be sure that you are getting the best price possible.
Although shopping online does not alleviate the strain of back to school shopping altogether, it can certainly help minimize it.
Tricia Meyer, J.D., has spent more than 10 years on the Internet helping others save money, connect with friends, and gather information. She is the owner of Sunshine Rewards
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