The school season is comingwhen the students of colleges and universities of the country return to their studies after the end and beginning of the year holidays.
With the return to school also come the first Economic expenses of Colombian familiessince they are necessary School Supplies for the academic term.
(See: Technological trends in education for 2023).
hand in hand with high inflation of 12.53% (as of November)Some people are concerned about prices that the different products requested by educational institutions will have by 2023.
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For this reason, we tell you the best tips to save your money on those school fees.
Elements for pedagogical use such as notebooks may be requested.
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– Set a budget: keep in mind which are the most important and necessary school supplies for your child from the list, like this, if you don’t have a lot of money For the purchase of all these products, you can wait for some.
– Take an inventory: note which of the products of the school list you already have at home, with that it could be avoided purchase the same article and spend money unnecessarily.
(See: Colombia’s roadmap in the education sector for 2023).
– Resort to barter: If you have acquaintances or relatives that you know have children in the same institution, Have a school supply exchange such as books from other grades, that you or they need and that you or they can trade.
– Use promotions: keep an eye out for promotions or discounts that chain stores may have, and remember to compare prices at different locations.
– Shop at second-hand stores: this recommendation could interest you when buying school books, since there are many second-rate places where you can find the books you need at a lower price and in good condition.
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Buy wholesale: in the case of notebooks, folders and blogs, You can use wholesale prices in some warehouses and stationers. You can even get together with a relative or acquaintance and compare all school supplies and it will be much cheaper.
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