5 Ways to Slash Back-to-School Spending
The National Retail Federation said families are shopping sooner to find lower prices and spread costs across multiple paychecks.
- Families are starting back-to-school shopping early to stretch budgets as the Government introduces new regulations requiring most schools to limit compulsory branded uniform items to four.
- A Money Wellness survey reveals 48% of parents remain unaware of the new rules, while uniform essentials cost families roughly £350 for primary and £442 for secondary pupils.
- Good Housekeeping's Brie Schwartz recommends checking home inventory before replacing items, while families can stretch clothing budgets using resale marketplaces like Poshmark or Facebook Marketplace.
- Nearly one in ten parents rely on credit or Buy Now Pay Later schemes to cover uniforms, though support is available for households struggling with these costs.
- National Retail Federation data projects K-12 families will spend $43.3 billion this year, prompting Kansas State University's Elizabeth Kiss to advise spreading purchases across multiple paychecks.
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Back to school every year brings the same challenge for parents: how to find everything the child needs, while not spending more than planned. From wardrobe for everyday tasks, through backpacks and school supplies, to little things that make the beginning of the year more beautiful, preparations can be simpler if you look for everything in one place.
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5 Ways to Slash Back-to-School Spending
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