{"id":1064,"date":"2020-09-10T17:42:42","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T17:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/back-to-school-on-a-budget\/"},"modified":"2025-07-30T17:23:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T17:23:35","slug":"back-to-school-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/back-to-school-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<article class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<header class=\"wp-block-group alignfull p-post-single-hero is-style-theme-subtle-light has-backgrounds-subtle-light-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center l-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1f86b309 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-hero__content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-a4fd459e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);\" class=\"theme-color-secondary t-date wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2020-09-10T17:42:42+00:00\">September, 2020<\/time><\/div>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-post-title has-display-x-large-font-size\">Back to School on a Budget<\/h1>\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:0\" class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/blog\/article\/category\/budgeting\/\" rel=\"tag\" class=\"cat-item\"><i class=\"cat-item__color cat-item__color--green\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"cat-item__label\">Budgeting<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a209ae40 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-hero__media has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-587a7eb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"is-style-image-featured s-aspect-ratio-1-1 wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/back-to-school-on-a-budget.jpg?w=1000\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/back-to-school-on-a-budget.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/back-to-school-on-a-budget.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/back-to-school-on-a-budget.jpg?resize=768,384 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-body has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer is-style-spacing-80\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-your-back-to-school-budget\">Building Your Back to School Budget<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Back-to-school season can be exciting but it also comes with a long list of expenses that can put pressure on your budget. Between new clothes, classroom supplies, tech needs, and activity fees, the costs can quickly add up.<br><br>Whether your child is heading into kindergarten or high school, it\u2019s important to plan ahead and find smart ways to save. With a little strategy and creativity, you can make sure your kids have everything they need for a successful school year without breaking the bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-plan-your-back-to-school-shopping-list-to-avoid-overspending\">Plan Your Back-To-School Shopping List to Avoid Overspending<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check with your local school district and state for special supply lists and health safety precaution supplies that you may need to have ready for your child. By getting the school supplies list from your school, you can plan for budgeting and prioritizing what supplies are truly needed. Make sure that before you head to the store, narrow down which supplies are your priorities. Some of the most popular categories are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>School supplies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clothes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tablets and laptops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backpacks and lunch boxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-deals-and-coupons-near-you\">Find Deals and Coupons Near You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have the school supplies list and budgeted for the back-to-school essentials, get started by doing your homework on the deals and coupons at stores near you. You can find fantastic deals on supplies after the back-to-school rush has slowed down a little or shopping a little at a time after every paycheck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to the Internet, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/financebuzz.com\/how-to-save-money-shopping-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">save money<\/a>&nbsp;before you even leave the house. Sites like Rakuten are great for earning cash back on your purchases without having to use a credit card. You can also use browser extensions like Honey to find coupon codes you may not have heard about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-out-used-or-refurbished-items\">Check Out Used or Refurbished Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With technology and the latest fashion trends being so expensive plus budgets being tighter this year, look to stores that<a href=\"https:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/the-frugal-shopper\/2014\/03\/06\/9-thrift-store-tips-and-tricks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> sell lightly used or refurbished items<\/a>. Make sure to check out sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/\">eBay<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.craigslist.org\/about\/sites\">Craigslist<\/a> for lightly used (and discounted) electronics to support your children\u2019s online \/ virtual learning this fall. You can find great deals on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycrashers.com\/back-to-school-clothes-shopping-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fashionable brands and trends<\/a>&nbsp;at online thrift stores like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thredup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ThredUp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also check with family and friends to see if anyone you know can pass along or borrow items they are no longer using. For example, your child might need a tablet for online learning; check with your friends to see if they have a tablet they&#8217;re willing to part with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lendnation-is-here-to-help-with-back-to-school-budgeting\">LendNation Is Here to Help With Back-to-School Budgeting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what type of school environment your family has this year, it can be a positive experience. Unfortunately, school supplies are something kids need all up front and can stretch your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/about-us\">LendNation<\/a>, we understand the struggles and are here to help.&nbsp; Although none of us know what to expect for school right now, we are here to help with title, installment and payday loan options for the short-term stress on your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to borrow cash quickly, visit your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/location\">local LendNation store<\/a> for loan options in your state or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lendnation.com\/apply\">apply for a loan today<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a name=\"_heading=h.lnxbz9\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group p-post-single-related has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-07747ed5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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