If you go back to school, there is no doubt that you have a long list of required reading. Whether it’s a classic like Gatsby the magnificent, or a more obscure title like A farewell to arms, you should avoid spending more money on top of the money you pay …

Add up all the textbooks and calculators college students have to buy, and September can be tough for American parents and their kids. While schools require the purchase of the latest editions of textbooks each year, parents can acquire books that never go out of date and cost next to …