If you dread back-to-school shopping, you have every reason to.
According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, parents this coming school year said they expect to spend an average of $688.62 — up from $603.63 last year — on clothing, electronics and school supplies.
Ouch!
That's nice, but for many families the financial bite will still be severe. However, families can keep back-to-school costs further under control by developing a sensible shopping strategy. The good news is, it's not that hard.
To help stretch your dollars farther this year, consider these 12 tips.
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