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How Much Will You Spend on Back-to-School Shopping This Year?

Whether it's a whole new wardrobe, a new laptop or a quick stroll down the pen and paper aisle, how much do you plan to spend on back-to-school shopping this year?

According to the National Retail Federation, families with school-age children will spend an average $634.78 on apparel, shoes, supplies and electronics this year. That's down more than $50 from last year's average of $688.62.

How much do you plan to spend this year and what all will it include?

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