Parents Are Spending Less On Back-To-School Shopping

It’s that time of year again! The summer vacation is almost over, and it is time for parents to do some back-to-school shopping. As you might imagine, parents are handling this in a variety of ways. Dallas Morning News (via MSN) reported this is the last weekend to check out prices before Texas sales tax weekend Aug. 11-13. Many parents scope out the selection in advance of saving of up to 8.25% in sales taxes. In Texas, there’s little time left for back-to-school shopping for parents with students in some school districts. The first days of school in Mesquite, Garland, … Continue reading