Recent Money Blog | The Cost of Raising a Child PostsShould I Quit or Use Childcare?by Debbie Vasen17 Dec 2007 12:42 PMThe decision to quit a job or pay for childcare goes far beyond just finances. Deciding on the person who will care for your kids is an emotional one and whether a parent wants to work can go beyond just the need for money. Want to Start a Family in 2008?by Debbie Vasen16 Dec 2007 09:45 PMMany childless couples worry they can't afford to have children. Looking at cost estimates in our current economy of $200,000 to $500,000 to raise one child for 17 years it is no surprise. Certainly having a child is a huge expense, but so is buying a home or saving for your retirement. Are You Working to Pay for Child Care?by Miriam Caldwell03 Oct 2007 08:52 PMAre you working primarily just to pay childcare? Would you better be able to help your family financially by staying home? These are important questions to ask yourself periodically. I understand that not everyone wants to be a stay-at-home parent. Do Your Finances Change Once You Have a Baby?by Miriam Caldwell20 Sep 2007 07:57 PMOnce you have children your entire life changes drastically. The way you handle your finances is one way you will find yourself changing. When you are suddenly responsible for the welfare of a child, it becomes much more essential to manage your money responsibly so that you can provide for him. Spending Money on Your Kidsby Miriam Caldwell10 Jul 2007 08:52 PMWhen it comes to children and saving money, what do you do? What sacrifices are you willing to make for you children? And does the amount you spend on your children affect them? This is really a tricky area and the answers will be different for everyone. Here are a few areas that you may consider. Can You Choose How Expensive It Will Be to Raise Your Child?by Miriam Caldwell23 May 2007 08:49 PMOne ongoing discussion that my husband and I are having is about how expensive it is to raise children. I keep telling him that another child would not cost significantly more than what we are paying for right now. I think our major difference is looking at the different ends of the spectrum. Four ideas to save on the cost of child raising.by Michelle Vandepas14 Jan 2007 05:59 PMRaising our daughter K hasn't been toooo expensive - yet. The diapers and pull ups have been the biggest financial commitment so far, and they are almost done. Budgeting for Babyby Gillian Markson16 Jun 2006 08:59 PMThough having a baby is truly a joyous and blessed event, it can also be a pain in the pocketbook. You'll need to buy baby clothes, diapers, formula, baby food, and then all the special baby furniture: high chair, car seat, baby bed, changing table, etc. Back to School Shopping Tipsby Gillian Markson15 Jun 2006 08:55 PMBack to school shopping is not all clothes. There are other things to take into consideration: school supplies, lunches, fees (enrollment, sports participation, field trips), and books. All of these things tend to add up and that means a hit on your pocket book. Affording Bracesby Gillian Markson14 Jun 2006 06:46 AMAffording braces can be like wishing on stars. It may and may not come true. But if you take the steps you might just find the perfect solution to being able to afford braces. Braces aren't just a thing of the past, they are a thing of the present and future. Recent Blog Comments |
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