Always try to purchase used books for your classes! Try to avoid the school store and order online! You will be amazed at the price differences. Use a book price comparison tool such as http://www.cheapestbookprice.com/ to find the best deals! Check with your professor if the previous edition of your book would be okay for the class, in which case the savings would be significant. Books that do not have many class and homework problems can usually be older, but always make sure with the professor.

If you work for a large national company, chances are you receive an employee discount. A good deal of these discounts apply at other companies through employee purchase programs. You can save a good amount when buying a car, computer or even on your cellular service. Make sure you inquire with your employer, many large retailers offer this benefit.

Apply for scholarships! Many of them don’t require much more than a name and an address. You would be surprised at how many go unclaimed or how many are given out to people because they were the only ones who applied!

Apply for credit cards that offer cash back or some kind of reward points. When it’s time to pay for tuition that you would have used your check for or your old man’s money, just use the card and pay it right off; at least you’ll get something out of your tuition fees.

Ask and look for student discounts! Being a student can often be an advantage when it comes to shopping, although it may not be as good as the senior discount!

Use free online banking with free bill paying services. Not only  does this help you keep track of all your expenses, you save money and time by sending your payments online.