Rossen roundup: Top consumer stories from the past week
Here are all of the Rossen Reports from this past week.
Save on back-to-school shopping with these bargains
The average family plans to spend $857 on back-to-school shopping this year, according to The National Retail Federation.
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Rossen Reports is saving you money, time, and stress with the following tips:
Buy a backpack with a warranty
Backpacks are one of the most important things you’ll need to buy – and you'll want them to last the entire school year, ideally longer. To get the most out of your money, buy a backpack with a warranty.
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Beware of these back-to-school scams
The Better Business Bureau is warning everyone to be vigilant against scammers as the back-to-school season approaches.
Here are three scams you should watch out for:
Online shopping scams
Online shopping scams are rampant, with fake websites offering phony deals. The Better Business Bureau warns that scammers could be using "clickbait" ads to drive you to different websites and steal personal information.
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We just found the best discounts for students
Back-to-school season is here, and Rossen Reports is tracking ways students can save money with discounts.
We found three platforms that can help students find the best deals:
UNiDAYS and Student Beans track discounts across various brands, ranging from discounts on food to clothing to tech, specifically tailored for students. To access these deals, students need to sign up and verify their student status with their student email address.
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How teachers can save on classroom supplies
With the back-to-school season here, many teachers are wondering how they can save on classroom supplies.
The Educator Expense Deduction offers teachers some financial relief on their taxes. Teachers can deduct up to $300 worth of expenses for things like supplies, books, and technology.
To qualify, they must have spent 900 hours working in a state-certified K-12 school.
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