If you’ve procrastinated over doing your child’s back-to-school shopping because inflation has made the task seem about as fun as a trip to the dentist, you might be in luck. That’s because waiting until after the summer back-to-school sales may help you save.
Check out this article from Balance Pro to learn why and get some additional tips to help bring some joy back into your shopping experience.
College Students
Students who are off to college will likely have a more lengthy and costly list of needs. Having a budget that includes the cost of tuition, books, room & board, a meal plan, transportation, and other supplies is key to staying organized and maintaining your goals. The best way to prepare for the cost of college is to do your research.
Here are a few places you can go to read more about preparing for college as a parent and as a student:
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Banzai – Going to College Collection – Free access to a library of articles, interactive coaches, and calculators to help you compare the cost of colleges, find affordable housing, and college budget breakdowns. You’ll also find advice about applying for FAFSA, scholarships, and student loans.
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Balance Pro – College Planning 101 – A collection of free articles and workshops to further explore the expenses of college life, including access to toll-free assistance from their friendly Financial Service Representatives.
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First Source Scholarship Opportunities – First Source offers a nationwide scholarship search tool with access to over 3.5 million scholarships worth more than $18 billion. You can be matched with a scholarship that fits your needs within minutes!
Live Smarter
If you’d like to learn more about budgeting your finances to help you shop smarter for back-to-school supplies, you can speak to one of our friendly Financial Service Representatives by calling 315-735-8571 to develop a personalized savings and spending plan that will fit your needs.
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If you would like to schedule our Community Educator for a seminar or workshop for any Financial Friday educational topic, please email your request to FinancialEducation@fsource.org
Interested in learning more? There are also additional resources which have been created specifically to help you gain financial freedom. Feel free to use these anytime.