HOUSTON — Tax-fee weekend for school supplies is coming up this weekend. Seems like it would be the perfect time to stock up right?
Well, you might want to wait a little bit before making certain purchases.
According to Nerdwallet, parents will spend $541 on average this year to get kids classroom-ready, so maximizing savings will be a required assignment. According to some experts, the key is to have a little patience.
So what should you wait to buy?
Experts say to hold off on buying all of your kid's school clothes because clothes tend to go on clearance right after Labor Day.
The same thing applies to basics like notebooks, pens and pencils. Those tend to get deeply discounted in September, so you might buy just what you need now and wait for the rest.
Now might be the right time to invest in tech. According to U.S. News and World Report, back-to-school sales often offer deep discounts on computers.
However, other items like headphones are better to buy later. Not just for the discounts but also so you don't waste money on the wrong item. Teachers can have rules about what headphones are allowed in their classroom, so find out those requirements before shelling out the big bucks.