Here are a few ways to pay less for the things your kids need for school. - NBCNewsBETTER
can make a real dent in the family budget. That’s why it’s so important to find ways to get more for less.
From notebooks and backpacks to computers and refrigerators, American families plan to spend more than ever on school supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation. It’s annualFamilies with children in elementary through high school plan to spend an average of $697 this year. Clothing and accessories top K-12 spending, followed by electronics and then supplies .
Families with college students expect to spend an average of $977. For this age group, electronics top the list, followed by clothing and accessories, dorm and apartment furnishings and then food. Back-to-school promotions started in July, but there will be plenty of sales through Labor Day weekend. Take the time to look for coupons and find the sales, and you can save a bundle.. “Pick the doorbuster deals on basic supplies — the 25-cent, 50-cent and dollar items on the cover of chain stores’ weekly flyers — and stay away from the ones that are just so-so. And double check the prices on more expensive items — a quick web search — to make sure you’re not overpaying.
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