Watch: Kelley Keehn has some creative ideas on how to budget for school expenses as the cost of living soars
Published Aug 27, 2023 • Last updated 20 hours ago • < 1 minute read School supplies are more expensive this year thanks to higher inflation. Photo by Cole Burston/The Canadian Press Kelley Keehn, founder of Money Wise Workplaces, talks to the Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about how to budget for back-to-school spending amid a soaring cost of living brought on by higher inflation and interest rates, while also offering some creative ideas to help parents, kids and students young and old to save. Recommended from Editorial Oil still has a shot at $100: Eric Nuttall Headwinds holding back efforts to boost housing supply ‘Devastating’ labour shortages hitting auto sector Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by Kevin Carmichael, Victoria Wells, Jake Edmiston, Gabriel Friedman and others. Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication. Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by Kevin Carmichael, Victoria Wells, Jake Edmiston, Gabriel Friedman and others. Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication. Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors.