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Are sales tax holiday savings really all they're cracked up to be?

Sep 24, 2024
With back-to-school season in full swing, families are looking for better ways to save a few dollars on school supplies
The back-to-school season can be a costly time for many families.
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Back-to-school shoppers have value at the top of their lists

Aug 8, 2024
Brands are tasked with coaxing more inflation-weary parents into spending.
"Consumers might say, 'OK, I’m going to shop at a discount store when I might have previously shopped at a traditional big box store,'" says Claire Tassin, an analyst with Morning Consult.
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How one elementary principal is dealing with hiring staff and kids' learning loss

Sep 28, 2022
"We are scrambling as a school, as a district" to catch up kids and address mental health needs, Jessica Gomez of Southern California says.
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