Children
Dirty Ds
I'm married, and my wife is itching for some babies. My response to her constant hints? Do you realize how much those chitlins are going to cost? Setting aside all of the cute expenditures, there's a dirty side to parenthood than can cost a pretty penny too. Of course I'm talking about diapers.
The Cost Of A Kid: Adding up 18 years of parenting
Let's be honest, having and raising a child is an opportunity to shape the next generation and is one of the most selfless acts you can commit. But raising a child is also a huge financial responsibility--expect to shell out $10,000 just in the first year.
Costly Kids
Everyone knows that kids cost money: our upcoming Student Edition article won't shock the world, but it might get you thinking about costs that don't exactly come from places you'd expect. We asked our staff what financial surprises were in store for them when their offspring sprung into their lives.
Brady Sahnow: vice president of sales and customer relations
