back-to-school

Back-to-school season can be an exciting and busy time for parents and students. However, it can also be stressful, especially regarding the financial aspect of purchasing school supplies, clothing, and other essentials. That’s where clever back-to-school shopping tips come into play. By implementing the right strategies, you can save money while ensuring your child has […]

  The National Retail Federation says that parents will spend an average of $635 on back-to-school shopping this year. That amount includes money doled out for clothes and shoes, backpacks and school supplies, electronics, and more. And for those with more than one child, all the spending can really add up. Fortunately, if you have kids

 The back-to-school shopping season is a unique time to teach your kids some great money skills. Unfortunately, in the rush of buying back-to-school clothes, notebooks, and other school supplies, most parents are letting this valuable teaching moment pass by without much thought. To avoid that mistake, here are five tips to use amid back-to-school shopping

Unless your child attends a private or parochial school with mandatory uniforms, you’re probably clothes shopping right about now to find new outfits for the kids to wear this back to school season. Discount stores such as Target and Wal-Mart are a good place to head, however, consignment and resale shops are even better if