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Posted On: August 9, 2022 by Success Bank in: Personal Finances

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Are your kids ready to go back to school? With local school start dates less than two weeks away, back to school shopping is at the top of many parents’ minds. Below are some helpful tips to get your kids back to class without breaking the bank. Take Inventory of What You Have Before hitting the stores or adding items to your online shopping cart, take note of what you already have on hand. Maybe their P.E. shoes from last year still fit. Perhaps they have folders that went unused last year. Keep all of this in mind before developing a list of what you need. Make a List The school supply list provided by your local school is an excellent resource. Once you have cross checked it against items you already have, now you can make a master list to help you shop while on a budget. Utilize Coupons After completing your list of items needed, now it’s time to find coupons. Local newspapers often have ads with sales and coupons for school supply items

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