Parents Cut Back on Back-to-School Spending | Washington DC News

Parents are tightening their belts for back-to-school season, with nearly half planning to cut spending—driven less by supplies and more by soaring gas and grocery prices. Over half have already started shopping, budgeting around $300 per kid, while 20% expect kids to contribute from allowances or jobs. Clothes and shoes still top the list, but savvy parents are turning to thrift stores, sales, and tax-free shopping days to stretch every dollar. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd73b60e9d6ce63f