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Back-to-school costs are skyrocketing, with a typical 21-item list now averaging over $173 — an 8% jump fueled by tariffs and shrinking school budgets. Parents are digging into credit cards to cover the bill, often sacrificing essentials for trendy items, while teachers are footing the extra expense themselves. Families are fighting back with smart strategies: supply audits, cash-only shopping, delayed purchases, and letting kids manage allowances to learn financial discipline.

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