The Cost of Raising a Child
As inflation continues to wreak havoc on the middle and lower socioeconomic classes, many will feel the sting of rising costs in different areas of their lives. Those with children can attest to this fact, as the statistics show that raising a child can cost upward of $310,000.00 from infancy to age 17. This does not include any higher education costs and works out to be about $18,000.00 per year. We are not going to scare you with this stat and leave you wondering what to do. Here are a few ways you can combat the rising costs of parenthood.
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Whether you are trying to distract a group of restless kids, entertain a few bored teens, or just enjoy yourself, the summer can be a taxing time on your wallet. However, there are so many things you can do that cost little to no money. Not to worry, just because you are saving money, does not mean you are sacrificing fun. There is still plenty of summer left, which means there is still plenty of time to save money AND have a great time. Here are five things you can do this summer (and beyond) that will not break the bank.
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