Being a mom or dad is not always an easy task, nor a cheap one. There are many things that must be considered when providing for your children and raising a happy, healthy family. Necessary items such as food, medicine, and household goods are all required expenses. Then there are things like clothing and family […]
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Having children requires a considerable financial investment. It calls for clothes to be bought, education costs to be paid, and years of doctor’s appointments to cover, and that doesn’t even include the cost of the latest iPad or camera phone. But what if your child is 30 years old, and hasn’t lived under your roof
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Nannies, sitters, and other childcare providers can be expensive when you consider base pay, experience and other factors.  Here are 8 ways to reduce the cost of child care. Hire a College Sitter. Hiring a college sitter is a great way to save extra money and gain a sitter with a more flexible schedule. Most college
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Whether spending a night on the town with your spouse or hiring a full-time nanny, there are many factors that contribute to the cost of child care. Between base pay, experience, how many children you have… you could be paying upwards of $20.00 per hour. Here is some insight into the 7 factors that impact the cost of
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Children seem to be born with an insatiable desire to spend. Whether it’s Christmas, birthday parties, or a trip to the local mall, children are never too shy when it comes to vocalizing their wants. And sometimes, they’re relentless. Parents face this on a daily basis. Dealing with the barrage of purchase requests becomes a
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By Tim McMahon, Editor If you have children and are deciding on work, one consideration is how much money you will actually have left after paying for childcare. Sometimes, if child care expenses are high, you may even wonder if it is worth working at all. After all, if the additional expenses associated with working
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