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Back-to-School Costs Strain Families | Lake Charles News
Back-to-school shopping’s hitting wallets hard this year, with families spending way more than expected—even after careful planning. Parents are juggling rising costs, while schools increasingly expect them to cover supplies teachers used to provide themselves. Though overall spending may look flat, many are cutting back on other essentials like electronics, and in places like Louisiana, school expenses eat up nearly 16% of monthly income. Core items like pens, folders, notebooks, and paper remain non-negotiable—forcing families to dig deeper into their pockets just to get kids ready for the…
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