TIPS FOR TAMING EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES
The following article is copyright by Rachel Keller. It was first published on Better Budgeting and is used with permission of Rachel Keller and Better Budgeting.com.
For many years, I’ve been involved in the educational setting. I spent nearly twenty years as a student, two years teaching full-time in a private Christian school, a couple years in various positions in the public school setting, and eight years homeschooling my three oldest children. As a result, I’ve observed first-hand the advantages and disadvantages to each educational setting. None of them–including "free" public education–is free.
According to the National Retail Federation’s 2006 Back-to-School Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, parents of school-age children can expect to spend an average of $527.08 on back-to-school items. The NRF estimates back-to-school spending to reach $17.6 billion. Now, that’s a lot of change in someone’s pocket!
The above figures estimate back-to-school spending only, not any extra expenses throughout the year. So what can you expect to spend your hard-earned money on this school year?
The above figures estimate back-to-school spending only, not any extra expenses throughout the year. So what can you expect to spend your hard-earned money on this school year?
To read the rest of this article on tips for saving money (whatever method you choose to educate your child), please visit http://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/school/educationalexpenses.htm
Note from Lois: In the remainder of Rachel's article, you will find suggested ways to save on supplies (paper, pencils and other materials), curriculum, lunches, extracurricular activities, health costs, parties and gifts & which education is best for you.
Rachel Keller is a freelance author and homeschooling, frugal mom of 5. She has published many articles on a variety of topics including inspirational short stories and poems and informative articles on fitness. She has a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in special education. She also studied both piano and voice in college and plays the organ. Visit Rachel's Writings and her Frugal Parenting Column to read more by Rachel Keller
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