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Posted on August 26, 2021 by dmartignetti

After months of remote and hybrid learning, most kids will be headed back to the classroom this fall. While this can be an exciting time, it can also put a strain on a family’s budget. A little planning can go a long way to help make back-to-school time a little easier. Here are 10 ideas to help take control of your back-to-school spending.

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