2024-02-20 06:21:24
The start of school is usually a happy time for families and students. However, it always represents a strong investment to meet the school basket. While Argentines wait for new announcements of aid for students, there are some tips that can already be applied to save when returning to schools.
School supplies, uniform, shoes, books, tuition, extracurricular activities, technologies, transportation, sometimes even extra meals: all the expenses to be covered add up and directly impact the family economy. But by spending a little time and teaching children and teenagers to take care of their belongings, you can make a difference.
Tips to save when you go back to school
Make a list of what you need
Although the colorful designs with children’s favorite characters make some products extremely tempting – especially school supplies – it is not necessary to buy everything, nor buy the most expensive or the latest fashion. For that and to not exceed the estimated budget, it is useful to make a list of the basic materials that you will need for the start of classes.
Compare prices
Reviewing prices in different stores and suppliers may take some time, but it is the activity that will save the most. Many times, for convenience, we buy everything in one place, without taking into account that there are businesses that specialize in a type of product and that usually have lower prices.
Reuse clothes and books
During primary school, children tend to have very different heights from one year to the next, so it is not always possible to reuse uniforms. In high school it can change a little, so it is necessary for students to learn to take care of the clothes they must wear to class every day. It is also recommended to find out what books classes used from previous years and check if they are still useful for the current year.
Take advantage of financing options
Part of comparing prices is finding out what financing options different businesses have. From offers and promotions to interest-free installments: all stores dedicated to sales for the start of classes usually prepare special ways to pay.
Try second brands
The reference brands on the market are the best known and, many times, the highest prices. Some families discard them because they do not know them. However, you may be very surprised when you try them and discover that they sufficiently meet what they are expected to cover.
Organize collective purchases
Buying in large quantities is always cheaper than buying per unit. If there is the possibility of organizing with several families, you can place a wholesale order for different products, both school supplies and clothing. All it takes is a little organization to achieve it.