Financing a Family

Having a family means having a lot of expenses. Here we'll help you with your family finances by providing simple tips to help get your budget on track before your baby arrives and beyond.
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What to Expect: Hospital Birth Costs
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Planning to Foster a Child for the First Time? Here's What You Need to Know About Managing Finances
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2 Maternity Medical Bills Dropped My Credit Score 150 Points—Here's How I Recovered
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What to Expect: Ultrasound Costs
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6 Strategies Real Parents Use to Manage the Cost of Child Care
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A Nine-Month Plan for Getting Your Family's Finances in Order Pre-Baby
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Becoming a Single Mom By Choice Increased My Earning Potential
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Why Do We Judge Other Moms' Financial Choices?
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The 10 Best Financial Podcasts for Parents
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The Real Cost to Adopt: The Ins and Outs of Financing Adoption
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How Much Your New Baby Really Costs—and Steps to Save for Retirement Anyway
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Why Buying the 'Family Membership' Isn't Always a Good Idea
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What Prospective Parents Need to Know About Financial Assistance for Adopting From Foster Care
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5 Ways to Pay for IVF When You Think You Can't Afford It
Child Care Costs Are Why I'm Not Having More Kids
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The "Secret" Ways Patients Afford Costly IVF Drugs