08/03/2026
- Pay rent.
- Buy school supplies.
If you could only afford one this month, which would you choose?
Most people would say, "That's not a fair question."
And they're right.
But for many families, it's a decision they face every year as back-to-school expenses pile up alongside rent, groceries, utilities, and other essentials.
No parent should have to choose between keeping a roof overhead and helping their child start school prepared.
What's one expense that caught you off guard when you became an adult?
Tell us below.
