With summer winding down, back-to-school shopping in gearing up as students get ready to return to the classroom. Families who are already feeling the financial strain from recent tariffs may be in for some sticker shock as essentials across the board will cost more in 2025. Reporting for TODAY, NBC's Brian Cheung shares tips for parents looking to save.

August 5, 2025   Back-to-School Shopping: How to Find Savings Amid Rising Costs   With summer winding down, back-to-school shopping in gearing up as students get ready to return to the classroom. Families who are already feeling the financial strain from recent tariffs may be in for some sticker shock as essentials across the board will cost more in 2025. Reporting for TODAY, NBC's Brian Cheung shares tips for parents looking to save. READ MORE Mom of 6 Shares Why Having a Big Family Is a Mistake READ MORE Julia Roberts' 20-Year-Old Son Makes Rare Appearance in Skateboarding Video READ MORE Dad Defends Charging His 6-Year-Old Child Rent READ MORE Watch Jared Allen Give an Emotional Tribute to Family During Hall of Fame Speech READ MORE Siblings Who Get Along Have This 1 Thing in Common, According to an Expert READ MORE People Share the Most 'Diabolical' Things Their Parents Let Them Believe As Kids READ MORE Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy