The total cost of having a baby in the first 2 years falls somewhere between $12,462 and $26,612. You can break this down to something like $500 to $1000 a month. Here’s a breakdown of the actual numbers… the cost to have a baby, plus the cost to raise a baby for the first 2 years.
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Home / Health / Auto
What Is A 2-10 Home Warranty… And Is It Worth The Cost? Here’s My Experience With A 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty
I bought a 2-10 home warranty when I bought my first (used) home… in addition to regular homeowners insurance. I definitely think a 2-10 home buyers warranty is worth the money! See how I’ve used it so far, and how much it costs.
Reverse Mortgage In Retirement: Some Tips Before You Use A Reverse Mortgage To Supplement Your Retirement Income
Here’s how to use SOME of the equity in your home to help supplement your retirement income. See how reverse mortgage works, how a reverse mortgage gets repaid, and how much home equity you’ll retain.
Budgeting Tips & Debt Relief
Traditional IRA vs. Roth IRA: What’s The Difference? Which One Should I Choose?
Trying to between a Traditional IRA vs Roth IRA as a means of saving money for retirement? Here’s a list of the differences between Roth vs Traditional IRA, plus reasons to choose one over the other.
Got High Debts? Is Bankruptcy The Answer? See What Filing For Bankruptcy Will & Won’t Do For You
You may feel compelled to file for bankruptcy in order to eliminate debt. However, the truth about bankruptcy is that it’s not necessarily a fresh start. Instead, it’s an easy way out with some potential future problems over the longterm. Here are some of the issues you are likely to face if you file for bankruptcy.
Credit Cards, Scores & Reports
Closing Credit Cards: How To Cancel A Credit Card Without Hurting Your Credit
If you’re closing a credit card, make sure you follow these steps or your credit rating could be affected. Here’s how to cancel a credit card properly.
Little-Known Facts About Secured Credit Cards
If you’ve been thinking about getting a secured credit card you’ll want to know some basic info about getting a secured credit card and how they’re different from an unsecured credit card. If you need to improve your credit score which is the best option for you? Wondering if you should cancel your secured credit card? Have no fear… I’ve got the answers to your questions.
Kids / Students & Money
How To Get College Credit By Taking A CLEP Test (CLEP Exams Saved Me Hundreds Of Dollars & Months Of Time In College!)
Taking a CLEP test saved me a lot of time and money on a college degree. Here’s how CLEP exams work, the biggest pros & cons of taking CLEP tests, and what you need to know before you take a CLEP test for college credits.
Top 4 Benefits Of Taking A Gap Year Before College – See How It Could Change Your Life
Taking a year off before college is becoming popular in the U.S. but parents don’t always understand. Here are 4 ways students benefit by taking a gap year.
Tax Tips
Which Tax Papers To Keep + Tips For Organizing 7 Years Of Support Documentation For Your Taxes
Each year around tax time, I go through all of our personal receipts, bank statements, household utilities, and medical bills/receipts in an attempt to stay organized. By staying on top of this and doing it just once each year, it's easier to find the information we need when the time comes for
Homeowner Tax Credits For Using Energy-Efficient Products
Home ownership is more expensive than ever today. Plus, the cost of fossil fuels is climbing again and will likely continue until the time comes when there literally is no more to be had. Doing everything possible to reduce our use of energy in the home goes beyond our desire to keep U.S.
