1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says
1 in 3 parents say they can't afford back-to-school shopping this year, survey says
A new survey reveals that parents are bracing for the financial impact of back-to-school shopping.

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solsangraal @lemmy.zip yet another article blaming inflation and not corporate greed, while the "advice" is to look for sales and beg money off of family
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things are more expensive
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try to buy less expensive things
American Econ 101
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least expensive things become as expensive as previously "luxury" things
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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profit (except, not you)
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It's job creation!
Lays off 20% of workforce
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Krauerking @lemy.lol try to buy less expensive things- Have a rich parent
That's the advice I see and get every time. The buy less is not allowed for Americans and more or less just used to try and end a conversation.
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calcopiritus @lemmy.world Inflation is a symptom. Corporate greed is the cause (in this case). They are not exclusive.
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