College-bound clamp down on spending
Source: azdailysun.com Posted By: brad S...5350 days ago
Getting that college tuition and housing bill under control is only the first step. Then comes the comforter and refrigerator and textbooks and -- well, the College Board has a list of 118 to-buy items on its off-to-college checklist.
And don't forget the pizza money. The bill to outfit a freshman can run to thousands of dollars if you're not careful, financial advisers say. As recession losses have whittled down college funds and part-time jobs have become more elusive, families are finding creative....