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More than 17% of parents surveyed by Ipsos report their ability to afford their children's school supplies has worsened over the last month.

\"To save on back-to-school costs don't guesstimate the shopping list. You're more likely to overspend. Instead, connect with your child's teachers to know exactly what you'll need -- and what you can skip,\" Torabi said. \"Buy enough for the first couple of months and replenish on an as-needed basis to curb spending.\"

Torabi also recommended teaming up with neighboring families to buy items like paper, pencils and notebooks in bulk and split the cost. Parents can utilize websites like Orientaltrading.com and Discountschoolsupply.com to find bulk discounts. Additionally, downloading a browser extension like CamelCamelCamel or Honey allows users to compare prices and find coupons automatically when shopping online.

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And finally, for free supplies, qualifying families can utilize organizations like the Salvation Army and Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

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