With the current economic meltdown and post recession hangover, the cost of almost everything has been increasing by leaps and bounds.And the cost of child care is no exception. The latest updates of Department of Agriculture (USA) claims the cost of raising a child has been amplified ten times since 1960. In fact for a family […]
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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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By Alex Summers If you turn on the news, you will discover that the mainstream media is taking the side of the protestors in the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations across the country. The only outlet that is not giving this group a walk in the park is Fox News, who are trying to analyze the
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People spend their lives dreaming of the day when they will finally be in control of their own destiny. As children, they dream of the day they get to tie their own shoelaces and choose their own food. As young teenagers, they dream of the freedom of having their own car and as older teens,
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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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By Mariana Ashley Back-to-school season is here. And while most incoming college freshmen have factored in the cost of tuition, housing and food, most forget to calculate the added expense of what should be one of the priciest items on their school supplies list—textbooks. Some, especially introductory freshmen course textbooks, can cost as much as
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Credit cards can be a useful tool in helping build a credit rating. You can help the young adult in your family to learn good money management skills and avoid racking up debt with their credit card by setting appropriate and responsible limits on the credit card. Here are a few helpful ground rules that
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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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Job Options for Full-Time Nursing Students Attending college is an expensive proposition. Here are a few job options for nursing students to consider in order to earn money and gain some valuable experience that will pay the bills and look good on your resume. Nursing Student Advantage Hospitals are notoriously understaffed and always looking for
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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 childcare expenses are high, you may even wonder if it is worth working at all. After all, if the additional expenses associated with working plus
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