LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- In the last three years, it has seemed that school supplies prices have only gone in one direction - up.
But, have you seen some of the prices of those items right now? You may be surprised.
Grocery prices are up over 20% since Covid, and auto insurance rates are up almost 40%.
Colored pencils are $10 for 10, notebooks are as low as 39 cents, and backpacks are as low as $10.
A teacher at Kroger said now is the time to stock up.
Even if you don't have young children, it's still important to pay attention to those sales.
Home goods? On sale. Bedroom furniture? On sale. Even laptops, on sale!
Apple is offering Macbook Airs at $899 until September, a $100 savings, and students can get a $150 bonus Apple gift card with a purchase of an iPad or a Mac.
Take advantage of the sales now, as they won't last forever.
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