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Back-to-School Costs and Tax-Free Gaps | Greenville News
Back-to-school budgets are getting squeezed as basic supplies like binders and index cards spike in price, while South Carolina’s tax-free weekend misses the mark—starting classes before savings kick in. Parents scramble between preparing kids and grabbing discounts, especially for pricey items like laptops and sneakers. Lawmakers are responding with a bill to move the tax-free window to July’s second Friday, giving families more time to shop smart. In the meantime, savvy parents are hunting teacher deals, comparing stores, and snagging open-box tech to stretch every dollar—and keep kids…
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