Back-to-school season has arrived, prompting families to prepare for the upcoming academic year. Retailers are offering various deals on school supplies, clothing, dorm essentials, and technology.

Some key back-to-school essentials such as backpacks cost more this year due to a recent uptick in inflation. Concerns that potential tariffs could drive prices even higher are forcing many parents to ...

Lisa Ward was startled at the prices on sneakers when she recently went back-to-school shopping for her twin boys. “All of them were at least $10 or $20 more than last year. That pissed me off, but I ...