Simple Ways to Save on Back-to-School Shopping This Year

A young boy holds school supplies at a store.

As Americans continue to grapple with inflation, many are stretching their budgets or racking up credit card charges to provide their children what they need to get the school year started.

According to a report from NerdWallet, parents are expected to spend an average of $741 on clothing, supplies and books. That's $200 more than last year, and some parents say they're not ready for it.