Ask the Expert: Budgeting Throughout the School Year | Get your questions answered by Chase Blueprint!

[Cafe Kate]

We're very sorry but our expert is not able to answer your questions at this time. Please check out these great posts from our mom, HeatherNYC, to see what she says about budgeting for the school year:

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CafeMom is excited to welcome back Chase Blueprint to the group to answer questions about staying on the straight and narrow through the school year.

With school already in full swing, have you set a budget on school year expenses like lunches, clothes or even class trips? Are you trying to figure out how to save for a family vacation during spring break? It's never too early or too late to budget. Chase Blueprint is here to help you get started or keep you on track for the school year!

You might have questions like:

• How do I talk to my kids about budgeting this school year?
• How much should I put in an emergency fund for something we're not expecting?
• Should I set a budget now for all the things coming up this year?
• How do we afford the sports gear all the kids will need?

Chase Blueprint will answer questions like these in an effort to help you better manage your family's finances throughout the school year.

Post your questions below! We will be posting responses to some of your questions in October!

[jessicasmom1]

School clothes I try to explain to DD you only need about 3 pair of jeans a couple pair of black pants then shirts that go with anything work but we got skirts, sweaters , shorts , many things and I still hear "I don't have anything to wear" I understand she will need hoodies, shoes and things yet DD has more clothes than me.

[daerca574]

 my only question is how do you prepare your high schooler to manage their own finances once they graduate?

[goddess99]

Welcome back Chase. I love the question about preparing your high school student to be ready to do their own finances. It's a scary thought. Can't wait to read that advice.

[Bmat]

What about those fund raiser sales. I don't like my child going door to door selling things, should I just buy a case of the items and say that's it?

[kellynh]

How much Independance is too much for a 12 yo?

[lalasmama2007]

This is my DD's first year of kindergarten. How much should I try to put aside for unexpected school expenses during the year? Since this is her first year of school, we really don't know what to expect.

[Madelaine]

This one!!

Quoting daerca574:

 my only question is how do you prepare your high schooler to manage their own finances once they graduate?

[i.heart.myboys]

This is an awesome question.

Quoting daerca574:

 my only question is how do you prepare your high schooler to manage their own finances once they graduate?

[Leelee1008]

what is a good amount  for back to school shopping and expenses for two children?

[michiganmom116]

Quoting daerca574:

 my only question is how do you prepare your high schooler to manage their own finances once they graduate?

Excellent question!