Now is the best time to shop for what your child needs to go back to school.  Rina Hurst, chief business officer with Shipt says the sooner you start, the more likely retailers are to have items on sale. 

Money Making Sense listeners can get free shipping for their first order with Shipt by using the code -- GETSHIPT.  Find out what the most important items are for your school age kids and for those heading out to college in this episode.

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