back-to-school

Economy

It's back-to-school shopping time, and everyone wants a bargain

5:22am July 12, 2023

by Erin Kenney

Spending on back-to-school supplies is predicted to decline this year, for the first time since 2014. With inflation top of mind, parents and teachers are looking for ways to save money.

People shop for school supplies at a Target store in Miami, Fla., on July 27.

Binders, backpacks... and inflation are on this year's back-to-school shopping list

8:18am August 03, 2022

by Alina Selyukh

This year's back-to-school shopping season lands in the middle of the highest inflation in four decades — how will this affect spending?

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Some families already got a head start on shopping for the school year when Amazon, Walmart, Target and others held huge summer sales. Now, parents are getting a new financial boost from the government: an increased child tax credit of up to $3,000 for sc

National

Families Splurge On Clothes And Electronics In Likely Record Back-To-School Spree

6:14am July 27, 2021

by Alina Selyukh

Last year it was all about chairs and headphones. This year it's time for T-shirts and sneakers — and more laptops. Back-to-school shopping in the U.S. is expected to top $37 billion.

A shopper walks past shelves of school supplies at a Target store in San Rafael, Calif. Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies and bigger purchases.

A Confusing Back-To-School Season May Lead To Blockbuster Spending

1:05pm August 27, 2020

by Alina Selyukh

Preparing for both in-person and virtual learning has families budgeting for new school supplies like masks and bleach wipes as well as bigger purchases like laptops, speakers, desks and chairs.

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