On the Season 2 finale of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit provide listeners with 5 helpful tips for Back to School shopping on a budget! Throughout the discussion, they also highlight money-saving ideas shared by experienced parents and talk about the importance of setting your student up for success in the upcoming school year. From doing your research before making your first shopping trip to establishing a sinking fund and beyond, listen as they uncover easy and practical ways for YOU to get the most out of your purchases... because creating a strategy for back to school shopping that doesn't break the bank, just makes Perfect Cents! To check out some of the resources highlighted in our goal-setting episodes visit the links below. Statista (Data Points): Average planned back-to-school spending per household in the U.S. (2004-2022) Expected spending by U.S. parents on back-to-school items by category (2022) Penny Hoarder (7 Tips to Keep Your Back-to-School Budget on Track): https://www.thepennyhoarder.com/budgeting/back-to-school-budgeting/)  YouTube Video (WhatsUpMoms) Budget | Back to School Spending Tips To contact the hosts, email us at Podcast@safecu.org  To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/