Back-to-school season is closer than you might realize, especially for college students, many of whom are set to return to campus in a matter of a few short weeks. And while school can be a challenging time on many fronts, regardless of the grade, there are tools that can help you better prepare for life both inside and outside the classroom.

As summer speeds by, families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier this year. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), about 70% of families have already started their shopping sprees by early July,

Back-to-school shoppers are worried about the economy and tariffs and starting their shopping early, according to The National Retail Federation. Shoppers are also pulling back on some purchases for back to school.