DECORAH, Iowa (WKBT) — Wisconsin residents are crossing state lines to take advantage of Iowa's annual tax-free weekend, seeking relief from back-to-school shopping expenses as the summer winds down.

Americans are back-to-school shopping earlier than previous years due to fears of tariffs raising prices. Families with tighter budgets are finding deals in a less traditional place: pawn shops.

With back-to-school season in full swing, families across the country are continuing to feel the sting of high prices. As costs pile up, over half of parents are planning to cut back on necessities to ...