Rise in Parents Facing Debt over School Costs

Taoiseach grilled in Dáil on back to school cost crunch

A survey by the Irish League of Credit Unions’ found that one in three families are getting into debt to fund back to school costs.

Parents start back-to-school shopping early in search for deals

While students on summer break have weeks left before having to go back to school, parents planned to do back-to-school shopping earlier this year as they look to save money amid tariffs and inflation.  More than two-thirds of back-to-school shoppers have already begun buying items for the new school year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation as they are taking time to look for summer sales and compare prices at discount store…

Rise in parents facing debt over school costs

A survey suggests that parents and guardians of children are bearing a greater financial burden in back-to-school costs this year than last year.

A third of parents are getting into debt to pay back-to-school costs, credit union report warns

One in three families spend beyond their means and get into debt when their children go back to school.

One in three parents getting into debt to cover back-to-school costs

Family holidays are the biggest sacrifice of having to fork out for back-to-school costs, a new survey reveals

One in three parents forced into debt as back-to-school costs continue to rise

Back-to-school expenses remain a major financial challenge for many