You can request a flyer from the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection with back-to-school shopping tips for parents and kids to help save money and make smart financial decisions.
The flyer explains why you should:
- Make a list and create a budget
- Compare prices
- Look for prices
- Beware of price gouging
- Ask for a receipt and save it
- Check store payment and refund policies
- Protect yourself when shopping online
- Teach your children about credit and how it works
- Get free financial counseling at the City's Financial Empowerment Centers
- Know your rights and responsibilities when it comes to student loans
The flyer is available in multiple languages.
Online
Get the "Back-to-School Shopping Tips" flyer.
By Mail
