Experts predict this back to school shopping season could set a new record for the most expensive one ever. JohnBDias finds out three ways to save.
Before your kids get ready to start sharpening those Number 2 pencils, parents should consider getting ready to spend big.
Experts predict this back to school shopping season could set a new record for the most expensive one ever. The National Retail Federation estimates families with children in elementary through high school plan to spend, on average, $890 per household. Which is up $25 compared to last year.They also predict overall back to school spending will increase more than $24 billion compared to last year, bringing it up to $135 billion."Like everything else, the price has gone up," said Gabriella Meyer, of Huntington Bay.A recent survey by CardRates.
"Wallets are strained right now, and our survey found that more than half of people are going to put their charges on credit," said Ashley Fricker, senior editor at CardRates.com."Shop at bulk supply stores, especially if you have multiple kids," said Fricker."'Buy now, pay later' can be a great option for zero percent financing, whereas a credit card will charge you interest if you don't pay the balance off before the due date.
In New York, qualifying clothing and footwear are always exempt from the state's 4 percent sales tax when they are sold for less than $110.
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