Back to school shopping can take a toll on your family's budget, and can be a stressful time for many parents. But these smart money saving tips can help ease the financial strain of getting ready for back to school.

Back to school shopping doesn't have to be a stressful experience. With a few simple tips and strategies, you can make back to school shopping more efficient, less of a hassle, and even easier on your wallet.

Looking for back to school supplies for special education students? In addition to the back to school supplies suggested by your child's teacher, your child may learn more effectively with items from this back to school list for use at home and school.

The transition from summer to school can be especially chaotic when there are multiples in the family. Don't board the bus without checking out our tips for saving money, staying organized, and making it meaningful

The first day of school is approaching and you want to make sure your little one has everything she needs to get through the day. So you back up her backpack with crayons, notebooks and other supplies. But there are some items you should avoid including. It's always a good idea to check with the teacher first, but here are some basic guidelines.

What school supplies will you include in your preschooler's backpack on the first day of school?

What won't you pack in your child's backpack?

Tax free shopping for back-to-school supplies, clothes and computers saves money. Maximize your tax free shopping savings with simple tips on eligible items, store rules and dollar limits.

School supply lists seem to get longer and longer every year, but there are ways to find these back to school items without breaking the bank. See how to find discount deals on school supplies along with other easy ways to save.

When back to school time rolls round and you start shopping for school supplies, does it feel like you just open your wallet and hemorrhage money? It does to me. The lists of school supplies kids bring home seem to get longer every year. But over the years, I've developed a few tricks for saving money on school supplies.

When it comes to outfitting the college dorm, you can ignore those glossy shelter magazines with the fabulous dorm layouts, plush couches, stacked lofts and framed prints hanging on the walls. Dorm rooms look nothing like that. Your teen's home away from home will likely be a shared 10x10 cell crammed with extra-long twin size beds, chests of drawers, desks and wardrobes. Extra furniture? That’…