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⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs - USA Today

Published by USA Today By Christopher Cann, Clayton Park, Erick Trevino · 22 August 2026 at 13:02
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⁠Their finances were tough. Then came 'insane' back-to-school costs - USA Today
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Rising back-to-school prices are forcing families nationwide to hunt for deals or buy cheap alternatives as they prepare the new school year.

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