Kiplinger's Back-to-School Special
How to save money on everything from school supplies to tuition.
August has arrived and the kids are getting ready to go back to the classroom. Parents everywhere heave a sigh of relief -- until the financial realities slap them upside the head. From buying school supplies and paying tuition to making sure your college student has the proper money skills, Kiplinger's has got you covered:
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There's still time to help your child learn to manage money before he or she heads to campus this fall.
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