Lonnie Quinn, a CBS News correspondent known for his weather reporting, shares updates on Hurricane Erin and its impact on Puerto Rico and the East Coast. Meanwhile, Kelly O'Grady, a MoneyWatch correspondent, provides savvy tips for families to save on rising back-to-school supply costs. They discuss innovative solutions like using 3D printing for affordable musical instruments, highlighting creative approaches to education. Amidst storm warnings and budget talks, this chat balances urgent news with practical advice.
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Start Saving Before You Shop
Check your home inventory before shopping to avoid buying duplicates.
Use Buy Nothing groups and bulk buys with other families to cut costs.
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Stretch Your Back‑To‑School Budget
Hunt retailer deals: Target and Walmart have deeply discounted basics like backpacks and calculators.
Hold clothing budget for post-start purchases and give older kids gift cards to teach spending control.
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Scan Apps And Consider Refurbished
Price-compare big-ticket items in-store using apps and ask for honored prices.
Consider refurbished electronics and store brands to save hundreds.
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Hurricane Erin will bring dangerously rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast. Over the weekend, Erin's outer bands lashed Puerto Rico with up to 7 inches of rain and flooding parts of the island.
From dorm decor to pencils and backpacks, families are feeling the back-to-school pinch. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady shows how to cut costs on supplies.
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