What the Average Family Spends On Back to School Supplies

Reading, writing, 'rithmetic...

It's about that time again, and while parents may be ever-so-slightly happy to see the kids get back on the bus, they likely aren't thrilled at the dent it puts in their wallets!

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The National Retail Federation says that while the numbers are down from last year, "families with school-aged children will spend an average of $634.78 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics" for the upcoming school year.

$635???

And if your child is involved in any kind of extracurriculars, you're probably paying a fee for that too!

Surely a lot of that cost goes towards new clothes for the school year, and there are ways to save in that department, but no matter what the purchases are, that's a huge burden for parents.

'Sale' is probably the sexiest word you'll see this month.

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