Articles tagged “back to school”
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savings8 min read
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Back-to-School Spending Hit a Record $43.3 Billion in 2026 — Here's How to Avoid Financing It
The average K-12 family plans to spend $863.86 this year, led by electronics. Here's a plan to cover it without carrying a credit card balance into fall.
SmartRates Editorial Team
August 21, 2026
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Discover it® Student Cash Back vs. Capital One Quicksilver Student: Best Card for Back-to-School 2026?
One pays 5% in rotating categories plus a first-year cash back match. The other keeps it simple with a flat 1.5% on everything, no activation required. Here's which fits a student's spending better.
SmartRates Editorial Team
July 4, 2026