SAM’s Back-to-School Primer Whether you’re sending your kindergartner to his or her first day, helping your college student move into the dorms, or taking your grandchildren back-to-school shopping, SAM can help you prepare for—and save on—the 2010 school year.   Pencils, notebooks, and clothes, oh my! Don’t let school supplies put a dent in your family budget. • Make a list of school-required supplies and your kids’ “want” items • Shop for clothes during sales-tax holidays and at outlet stores • Click here for more money-saving ideas In the market for new wheels? Make the grade by planning ahead. • Leasing a car • Used car shopping • New car buying Real-world readiness: Send your college student back to school financially prepared. • Credit: Review credit basics and catch up on the CARD Act • Banking: Establish bank accounts and discuss money management Hit the Books: Be prepared for college expenses by doing your homework. • Manage the college supply list • Get a grip on living expenses • Learn how to offset tuition costs • Know what you’re on the hook for financially				Planning or attending a wedding? Click here >> Where will you shop for back-to-school clothes? View this poll >> How many of you plan to retire early, on time, or late? View poll results >> Share This: • Tweet • Post on Facebook Visit SAM’s Family of Resources: Plan for retirement at MyRetirementPaycheck.org. Confess your bad spending habits at Spendster.org. Make sure your kids are learning financial basics in high school and college.
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