Can you believe summer is already half over? It's not time to throw in the beach towel yet - but, you may want to start planning for back to school shopping now. We recommend getting the specific things you need on your list first (like a calculator) before they run out, and wrapping up general items like notebooks and pens at the very end of the summer to get the best savings.
Here are a few more things to consider from the experts:
GOBankingRates has 35 ways to save money on Back to School items in the month of August.
We partnered with Parent Herald with tips on the best stores to find low cost school supplies.
Here's another eight ways to save on school supplies from MONEY - the number 1 tip is shopping in your own home.
Bonus: At Credit.com, here are 14 ways to never pay full price for anything.