A Coupon Sherpa survey shows men and women vary wildly on an important question: Is it tacky or thrifty to use coupons on a first date? Ladies are twice as likely to see it as a sign of tackiness, yet the overall numbers show a nearly even split. The coupon question is more complicated than it seems as professionals and everyday daters weigh in on the debate.

Military wife Toni Anderson, also known as the HappyHousewife blogger, wanted to help out other military families. So in 2008 she began the Coupons for Troops campaign, to provide expired and non-expired coupons to military families stationed around the world.

Sure it whitens, brightens and makes Julienne fries, but there truly are more uses for toothpaste than you'd believe possible. We've compiled tubes and tubes worth of ideas to amaze and amuse you. Perhaps you'll even find many of them useful.

Smart phones are no longer the privileged property of high-powered businessmen and teen celebrities. Mobile apps make it easier than ever to harness the power of these mini-computers, but wading through the veritable app ocean can be a hassle. In response, we've compiled a list of the top 18 smart phone apps for students, useful in and out of class.

The NFL football season is drawing nigh and it's time to think about the most cringe-inducing part of football season aside from Chad Ochocinco: astonishingly overpriced everything. Several teams around the league offer ticket discounts or fan incentives to maximize your experience, even outside the stadium.

Coupon Sherpa went on vacation this Labor Day weekend! Yes indeed: I packed up my yak and headed out for some R&R before things clop into high gear for the holiday shopping season.

It's taken college coupons and coupon book vendors quite some time to catch up with their tech-savvy, green-minded target audience. Finally, a handful now have websites to boost business for local campus favorites across the country.

As if September weren't fabulous enough already with the aroma of freshly sharpened number two pencils and the first nip of cool air, it just got even better. September is National Coupon Month! Of course Coupon Sherpa is bonkers for bargains, but according to I Love Coupon Month everyone else is jumping on the bandwagon, snipping coupons in record numbers.

Just when you think it's smooth sailing through your college years, you learn about these things called expenses. Mom and Dad have paid for them until now, and may still dish out for them while you're a student. Things like gas, clothing, rent, food, and luxuries (or those things you formerly bought with your allowance) now suck up every available buck.

A recent report shows women of all ages are shaping the Internet by spending more money than men while online shopping. Marketers have taken notice and now cater directly to women with innovative blends of commerce and social media.