Dorm life usually means squeezing into twin size beds, maximizing limited closet space, and navigating communal bathrooms. So when you're packing, it pays to be smart. Every item should work hard and ...

From overpriced décor to duplicate appliances, here's how families can avoid common back-to-college spending traps and focus on true essentials. Families will spend an average of $1,325 per student on ...

Influencers are making money online by recommending dorm products and designs to families, who spend thousands of dollars on back-to-college shopping. Credit...Kendrick Brinson for The New York Times ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Stepping into your new college dorm room on move-in day can be a mixed bag. It’s a blank slate, a ...

As if higher education wasn’t costly enough, there’s also the back-to-school shopping of it all — which is exciting, of course, but can also get pricey pretty quick when you’re outfitting a full dorm ...