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.

How much do you tip a salmon fishing guide? Do you have to tip the coffee-shop guy who takes your money after you've served yourself? We've put together general guidelines to help you make sense out of when to tip dollars or cents.

With Christmas expenses looming, this may not be the best time to invest time and money in Halloween costumes. Still, no one wants to be left out of the fun, so we've come up with 50 easy and creative costumes for adults, children, couples and groups that won't cost you an arm and a leg, unless you're a real zombie, that is.

Ramen noodles have long been a staple of the university diet. You can easily pick ramen up from your local grocery store for as little as 10 cents a pack in a variety of flavors. Ramen recipes are a perfect choice for cash- and time-strapped youngsters on the prowl for simple college student fare.

Farewell, summer: We barely knew ye! Hello Labor Day travel: You're our last opportunity to bask in the sun. If summer revelry depleted your entertainment account, we're here to help you find Labor Day travel deals for one final fling.

In a time when everyone is pinching pennies and trying to figure out how to cut down on expenses, there is one expense that no one seems to be able to avoid because most people have a way of justifying it. This expense is the called the convenience expense.