http://moneysmartlife.com/costs-of-raising-children-kid-expenses-continued/ Money Tips for a Better Life Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:29:02 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://moneysmartlife.com/costs-of-raising-children-kid-expenses-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-161301 Erik Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:35:23 +0000 http://moneysmartlife.com/?p=2390#comment-161301 These are all good points. I think that new parents often forget the added expenses that go into raising children, and they get confused when they see their disposable income dwindle down to nothing. Definitely have a separate "children" fund in your savings account. These are all good points. I think that new parents often forget the added expenses that go into raising children, and they get confused when they see their disposable income dwindle down to nothing. Definitely have a separate “children” fund in your savings account.

]]> http://moneysmartlife.com/costs-of-raising-children-kid-expenses-continued/comment-page-1/#comment-161220 Candi Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:05:21 +0000 http://moneysmartlife.com/?p=2390#comment-161220 There are several ways a nanny can save a family money. More and more families are turning to "nanny share". That is where 2 families will share 1 nanny; splitting the cost. When the children are sick; no need for the parents to take off work, the nanny can care for the children. A nanny can also help with the meal preparation which prevents families from eating out; again, saving money. No need to hire a special tutor and also you can cut down on your housekeeping hours due to the nanny can pick up the slack. There are several ways a nanny can save a family money. More and more families are turning to “nanny share”. That is where 2 families will share 1 nanny; splitting the cost. When the children are sick; no need for the parents to take off work, the nanny can care for the children. A nanny can also help with the meal preparation which prevents families from eating out; again, saving money. No need to hire a special tutor and also you can cut down on your housekeeping hours due to the nanny can pick up the slack.

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