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Released: August 22, 2010
Money tips to make back-to-school affordable
Source: Eileen Ambrose, Baltimore Sun (Free Registration)
The start of the school year doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are tips for saving money this season:
SHOPPING When buying school supplies and clothes, make saving a family affair, says Mike Allen, a father of seven and president of Shopping-Bargains.com. Parents and children should make an inventory of what they need, set a budget and shop together. Teach kids to be price-conscious by letting them keep the savings for coming under budget. “It’s a life lesson,” Allen says.
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