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It’s hard to believe “back to
school” season is right around the comer, but that’s what store displays have been telling us for weeks. Before blindly opening your wallet, take a few moments to form a plan of attack for both you and your kids. It could save you a lot of time, money and aggravation. And, it’s a great opportunity to educate your children on how to budget for planned - and unplanned - expenses.
Make a list and set your budget. It’s a good idea to know what you need to buy and how much is available to spend before going shopping, whether in a store or online. Having a defined back-toschool budget and sticking to it is essential. For help creating a budget, go to Practical Money Skills for Life, www.practicalmoneyskills.co m. The site, run by Visa USA, contains a handy Back to School Calculator designed to help you and your kids determine school-related expenses, make necessary adjustments to stay within budget, and then hit the stores. The site also features
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