"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We've created the ultimate dorm room checklist to give you and your parents some peace of mind. Whether ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it comes time for college, back-to-school shopping is very different. There are less basic school ...

College move-in day is just around the corner, making now the perfect time to snag dorm room deals. Whether it's a first-year student eager to personalize their new digs or an upperclassman looking to ...

Enter: "dorm insurance." Before signing up, first consider your child's specific needs to see if it is worth the purchase, experts say. Dorm insurance is a personal property insurance for college ...

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The need for school supplies is a given in any academic setting. But college requires more than pens, notebooks, binders and highlighters. University students living at dorms or nearby apartments need ...

Do you have a kid heading off to college? There are so many things to buy! From bedding to kitchenette storage solutions, I’ve rounded up must-have dorm essentials with the help of a few pro parents.

So your kid is going to college — and it’s time to pack. Laptop: check. Extra-long twin sheets: check. Mini fridge, shower shoes, cute little bedside lamp: check, check, check. Next on the list: ...

Just as the end of summer is quickly approaching, so is the end of Prime Day (tonight, to be exact). Thinking ahead to packing for college as you shop can help you save big, and there's no better time ...

Dorm insurance is a personal property insurance for college students who live on campus. But you might actually need renters insurance, or be able to cover dorm contents under a parent's homeowners ...