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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Documents

Family Balance Sheet

So much is done electronically now, but there are documents where a paper copy is needed. Bank Statements - One nice thing (among many) about the electronic age is that banks keep statements online up to a couple of years. As I was removing the files, I wondered, What Financial Records Should I Keep and How Long Should I Keep Them For?