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Family Finances

The cost of having children kicks in well before your baby's first kicks in utero. Use this family finances guide to help you become a money-saving pro in no time.
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Planning for the Future

cost of pregnancy
What Pregnancy Really Costs
baby putting money into a piggy bank
What Babies Really Cost
getting finances in order to have baby
How to Prepare for a Baby Financially
life insurance family 101
Life Insurance 101
baby savings account, mom and son adding money to a piggy bank
How to Start a Savings Plan for Your Baby
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Saving on the Essentials

Budget-Friendly Grocery Tips
best baby deals
Best Baby Deals Happening Right Now
budget
How to Make a Family Budget
newborn baby in diaper on changing table
How to Save Money on Diapers
mom reading to baby in nursery
How to Create a Nursery on a Budget
Where to Buy Cheap Maternity Clothes
Where to Buy Cheap Maternity Clothes
single mom on computer with kids on the bed
Where to Find Financial Help as a Single Mom
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Navigating Money and the Law

child support
Child Support 101
Writing a will
How to Write a Will
picking a guardian
How to Pick a Guardian
Nanny contract
What to Include in a Nanny Contract

Paying for Child Care

Making child care more affordable
How to Make Child Care More Affordable
How much to pay babysitter vs. nanny
How Much to Pay a Babysitter or Nanny
tipping caregivers during the holidays
How Much to Tip Your Nanny or Babysitter for the Holidays
help
How to Hire a Nanny

Staying at Home

SAHM
What Is a SAHM and Is It Right for You?
mom with baby at home looking at phone and computer, how to earn money as a stay at home mom
How to Earn Money as a Stay-at-Home Mom
dad
What Is a SAHD and Is It Right for You?
work
Should You Go Back to Work?

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