Parents expect to pay $524 for back-to-school shopping

Inflation and economic headwinds are impacting back-to-school shopping decisions

As families prep for back-to-school season, a new survey is highlighting the impact that these preparations can have on household finances.

“Spending more than $500 for back-to-school shopping is a sizable sum of money, but I can certainly understand how families might get there… especially for those shopping for more than one child,” she said. The province of B.C offers support for low income families through the School Start-up Supplement. This provides income assistance, disability assistance and hardship assistance to help pay for extra costs associated with education for individuals under 19.

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