5 ways to save on back-to-school shopping. (via CNBCMakeIt)
If you haven't started picking up the requisite pencils, backpacks, lunchboxes and notebooks your kids will need as they head back to school, you're in luck — some of the best deals can pop up last-minute.
"If you're starting to shop for back-to-school essentials now, don't worry, there are still deals to be had," says Sara Skirboll, shopping and trends expert forFamilies are expected to spend an average of $697 on back-to-school shopping for their children in elementary through high school, according to the. Yet traditional school supplies, such as notebooks, pencils and backpacks will account for only about 20% of the total spending, roughly $117 per family.
The organization expects the top spending categories to be clothing and accessories, followed by electronics and shoes. And those with kids heading to college should prepare to spend big. Thepredicts back-to-school spending for college students will average $977 per family. But before you spend a bundle, experts say there are a lot of ways savvy parents can cut costs. Here are five easy ways to give your wallet a break.Timing the back-to-school sales can be tricky. If you're looking to score the deepest discounts, it may be worth buying a few essentials and then stocking up after the school year officially starts.
Big box retailers such as Target and Walmart typically put school supplies on sale during the first week of September, with Target's discounts ranging from 30-90% off, the
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