Back to School Shopping on a Budget

August 12, 2020 |

The National Retail Federation’s 2020 Back to School Survey estimates that back to school spending will reach record levels—up $93 from this time last year. The League’s Jen Burke, Public Affairs and Communications Manager, spoke with WMTW Channel 8 and provided some tips parents should consider before they shop. These include:

  • Creating a budget and sticking to it
  • Taking stock of what you already have at home and re-using if possible
  • Buying in bulk
  • Spreading out purchases and tucking money away in savings in between each shopping trip
  • Comparing prices and watching for sales at brick and mortar stores and online retailers
  • If purchasing tech products like laptops or tablets, look for student discounts
  • Shopping at thrift stores for extra savings
  • Holding a clothing swap with close friends/classmates