Parents cited inflation and concerns over new tariffs as major sources of financial strain ahead of the new academic year.

People are shopping for back-to-school supplies earlier than ever, according to the Retail Federation. Two-thirds of families started by early July, up from 55% a year ago and the highest

Our back-to-school survey reports that about half (49 percent) of back-to-school shoppers are employing one or more money-saving strategies this year, led by buying cheaper brands than usual (20 percent) and seeking more deals/coupons than in the past (also 20 percent).

Derrick Henry’s Two All Foundation took 80 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Middle Tennessee back-to-school shopping

Best Laptop Sale: Take up to $500 off select Windows laptops, up to $150 off a new MacBook and more at Best Buy. Best Little Kids’ Clothing Sale: Save up to 40% on back-to-school outfits at Abercrombie Kids, plus an extra 20% off almost everything.

The DC15255 at just $250, a discount of $130 off of the original $380, is one of the best student laptop deals going on right now. Get it before it sells out, which will likely be soon.

If you have been hunting for a budget tablet that covers entertainment, light work, and kid duty without turning into another pricey gadget to babysit, this checks the right boxes. The Lenovo Tab One 8.7″ Tablet 64GB is still available for $110 at Best Buy, a clear savings over its regular $150 list price.

Just excited to start the school year and to meet and build relationships with the students, the parents, and the community of Selma,” Scott said. Among the biggest changes t