RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Parents and students across the country are headed to the stores and online to get the best back-to-school deals; however, the Better Business Bureau advises you to shop smart, avoid scams, and have a budget for the upcoming school year.

Back-to-school shopping is full steam ahead as summer comes to a close, and school books are being piled up, and schedules are finalized.

In a news release from the BBB, the National Retail Federation states that families are expected to spend hundreds of dollars per student this year on school supplies, clothing, electronics, and more.

The following are tips the BBB advises consumers to follow when shopping for back-to-school: • Create a budget and checklist before shopping online or to the store. Creating a

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