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Updated · VISTA.Today · Aug 8
C&N Publishes 8 Back-to-School Savings Tips as 97% of Customers Recommend It
Updated
Updated · VISTA.Today · Aug 8

C&N Publishes 8 Back-to-School Savings Tips as 97% of Customers Recommend It

2 articles · Updated · VISTA.Today · Aug 8

Summary

  • C&N outlined 8 ways to cut back-to-school costs, urging families to reuse last year’s supplies, spread purchases over several weeks and buy some items in bulk.
  • For clothing, the bank said buying only for the current season can avoid waste as children grow and can spread expenses beyond the August-September rush.
  • College-focused advice centered on completing the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, renting or buying used textbooks, and checking for student discounts on everyday purchases.
  • Jeremy Gardner, a C&N assistant vice president and community office manager, framed the list as a budgeting guide to make school-year spending more manageable for families and students.

Insights

With 2026 tax-free weekends officially over, what overlooked community loopholes can still save parents hundreds on last-minute school supplies?
Could popular buy-now-pay-later options for back-to-school shopping secretly trap your family in a cycle of hidden debt?
The FAFSA formula recently changed, but could the new Student Aid Index actually leave desperate college students with less financial help?