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Article: Back to School Shopping Without Breaking the Bank: MMI Offers Tips on Sticking to a Budget and Teaching Children Financial Responsibility.
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- Business Wire
- Article date:
- August 5, 2008
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HOUSTON -- With the start of the new school year quickly approaching, many parents are beginning to feel the pressures only back-to-school shopping expenses can bring. According to a recent study by the Marketing to Moms Coalition, back-to-school spending per household will average $484 in 2008, up from $449 last year, with specific increases in the clothing, electronics and school supply prices.
With many family budgets already stretched due to rising food and gas prices, approaching back-to-school spending with a solid plan makes more "cents" than ever. Start by taking a thorough inventory of what you already have (and what can be reused from last year) and then develop ...
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