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Most parents think school supplies have become too expensive: poll

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Most parents think school supplies have become too expensive: poll

Nearly six in 10 parents (58%) think school supplies have become more expensive — and kids needing more might be to blame. A survey of 2,000 millennial parents of school-age kids found that school supply lists are only exacerbating the issue. More than half of parents (55%) think their kids need more items for school than … Read more

Survey reveals how parents plan to save money for the school year

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Survey reveals how parents plan to save money for the school year

The average parent will spend $489 on school supplies this year, new research suggests. A survey of 2,000 parents with school-age kids (ages 5–18) found half (50%) plan to save as much money as possible by buying school supplies earlier than usual, while 45% will turn to meal prepping and planning.  Freeing up their budget … Read more