Budget

Where, When and How to Get Free Stuff All Year Round

Yes ladies and gentlemen, you heard correctly, free stuff! Mark your calendars because I am about to give you the run down on all the days you can get free stuff! Marketing stunt or not, I’m not complaining because who doesn’t love free stuff? ➛ January Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Third Monday of January): At National Parks… Read More
Designer Looks for Less

There’s nothing I love more than using celebrities as my fashion inspiration. Trying out new outfits and getting inspired by others is something I highly support and it makes me smile when I see people following through with this. However, after looking at certain celebrities and fashion gurus it pains me to find out that the outfit… Read More
The Secret to Making A Profit Selling Back Your Textbooks

Making a profit selling back textbooks … That’s unheard of, right? I mean … if we’re lucky, the campus bookstore will pay us $5 for a $120 textbook, and if we’re extra lucky, we might get $20 for it from a friend who needs it desperately. But that’s still $100 spent on a single textbook that… Read More
Hulu is Offering a FREE 2-month Extended Trial and a $15K Scholarship for Students!

Good news: for a limited time, Hulu is offering a 2-month FREE Trial for new subscribers who are college students. Yes, for real – you can sign up right here and now (⇣ see below for details ⇣), and enjoy hours and hours of current episodes and full seasons of TV shows and movies you… Read More
Best Year-Round Student Discounts and Online Deals

Student discounts are everywhere, but they aren’t always advertised. Below are some national brands that offer student discounts + amazing deals year-round. If you’re not an online shopper, make sure to bring your student ID with you (at all times), and use the TUN map (you can download the “TUN Student Discount” app) to locate stores near you that are offering… Read More
Best Deals for Your Dorm Room – Updated July 2018

Save now on dorm room essentials with these sales! [divider] Laptops from Lenovo – Save on laptops, desktops, and tablets with Lenovo’s generous discounts (often up to 50% off) + get free shipping Printers from Jet.com – Save up to 40% off printers Macy’s Online Kitchen Sale – Save up to 60% off Kitchen Appliances including Toaster… Read More
5 Strategies for Budgeting in College

Being in college is basically code for being broke these days. Unfortunately, saving money isn’t always an easy thing to do while we’re balancing tuition, housing, food, textbooks, and other expenses. But settling into good money habits now will infinitely help us in the future. That is why I searched the web for the best… Read More
Amazon Deals for College Students

Hey fellow college students! So anyone who knows me best knows just how much I love shopping – anything from clothes to electronics to bath accessories, I legitimately just enjoy buying things. And one of my personal favorite places to buy things from is Amazon. It’s cheap, convenient, and I don’t even have to leave… Read More
Student Discounts and Best Deals of the Week – Updated December 21, 2016

Here are this week’s best deals and coupons from brands that offer student discounts to college students. For greater depth of offering, we also highlight other brands with great sales. [divider] Microsoft Office 365 University Deal – Microsoft has an unbeatable offer for eligible students, faculty and staff – $79.99 only for Microsoft Office 365… Read More
Adorable and Cheap College Dorm Room Decoration Ideas

Whether you’re in a college dorm or have your own place this fall, decorating is basically non-negotiable. I personally believe that it’s never a bad time to start shopping, so here are a few adorable (and cheap – everything is under $50!) pieces to make your home-away-from-home feel a little more cozy come September. RELATED: College Packing List… Read More
College Packing List: What to Bring to College

Moving into a college dorm is an exciting time for any college student. It’s a chance to start fresh, make new friends, and create lasting memories. But before you can start your college life, you need to make sure you have all the essentials for your new home away from home, and that is why… Read More
Philly Frugality Guide: 50+ Free or Cheap Things to do in Philadelphia Summer 2016

[osd_social_media_sharing] Summer in Philly is lit! Get excited with a TON of free or cheap events to attend throughout the months of June, July, and August. [bctt tweet=”#Philly Frugality Guide: #FREE & CHEAP things to do in Philadelphia | Summer 2016″ username=”TUNdiscounts”] See also: NYC Frugality Guide: 99 Free or Cheap Things to do in NYC… Read More
Travel Essentials: Packing Checklist

After a long semester of sleepless nights and stress eating, a summer vacation (or even a mini getaway) sounds like honey-dripped waffles. But before you book those tickets and head on out that door, make sure you have everything you need. The last thing you want to spend your money on is that thing you already own, that thing… Read More
99 Free or Cheap Things to Do in NYC: Summer Edition

UPDATED JULY 2017 [divider] Summer is here, and that means TONs of free events in NYC! There’s not a single day in June, July, or August where you will be bored or have nothing to do because there is always something to do in NYC, for FREE or for cheap! To save you time and energy (because you know, there are tons of event… Read More
The Complete Guide to Scholarship Hacks

“Well begun is half done,” Aristotle had once said. And he was right. When it comes to applying for scholarships, front-loading really pays off. So take your time to carefully plan and organize, and you will save a LOT of time and energy in the long run. When applying for scholarships, remember these 4 key ingredients: 1) organization; 2)… Read More