Tips for Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget
Tips for Back-to-School Shopping on a Budget Whether your child is starting first grade or heading off to college, back-to-school time can wreak havoc on your wallet. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to. From shopping for clothes and desk accessories to computers and dorm-room furniture, it’s important to plan ahead. If you don’t, your bills could be sky high. To avoid overspending when shopping for school articles, Bidville.com, an online auction Web site, provides the following tips. * Take inventory. Before you head out to buy the “in” outfit of the season, the expensive crayon set or the latest dorm-room accessory,...