This article was a fun opportunity for me to share personal tips on saving money in college for freshmen and their parents, published in the Globe’s G section back to school issue on Sept. 1, 2011.
Five ways to save when it’s time for college
College tuition is a whopper of a bill, one that in many cases won’t be paid off for years to come. So why not save everywhere you can? From online book dealers to less expensive meal plans to vintage clothes shops, there are plenty of ways to cut costs – just ask a broke college student. …
Anna Marden 