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Families plan to spend $130 less on back-to-school shopping this year, report finds
Families plan to spend $130 less on back-to-school shopping this year, with average spending expected to be $611, driven by rising living costs like gas and groceries. NerdWallet personal finance expert Sara Rathner advises reusing supplies, comparison shopping, and leveraging tax-free weekends to save, while 43% of parents might go into debt to help children fit in at school.
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