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Kids Ain't Cheap
Kids Ain't Cheap
Latrice Perez

The 7 School Fundraisers That Quietly Cost Parents the Most (And What to Skip)

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It starts with a glossy catalog or an enthusiastic email from the PTA promising a cheap plastic trinket. Your child only needs to sell overpriced wrapping paper to win. You want to support the school, yet the constant barrage of requests feels like a second mortgage. Most school fundraisers leverage your social network and your guilt to generate a tiny margin of profit. Middleman companies often walk away with the lion’s share of the money. You should know which high-cost events drain your bank account and which ones actually deserve your support.

1. The High-Priced Trinket Trap

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