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Back-to-school shopping has parents taking on debt and using buy-now-pay-later: ‘We do the best we can to keep afloat’ - MarketWatch

Aug 15, 2024, 8:31 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Back-to-school spending averages $875 per family, affecting lower-income households. 30% of parents expect to incur debt for school supplies this year. Funding shortfalls force teachers to spend $500 to $750 of their own money. Temporary child tax credit expansion in 2021 eased financial burdens for some families. Rising costs contribute to overall decline in financial well-being for parents.

  • Back-to-school spending averages $875 per family, affecting lower-income households.
  • 30% of parents expect to incur debt for school supplies this year.
  • Funding shortfalls force teachers to spend $500 to $750 of their own money.
  • Temporary child tax credit expansion in 2021 eased financial burdens for some families.
  • Rising costs contribute to overall decline in financial well-being for parents.

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