Tag: kids
The True Cost of Raising a Child: Debunking the USDA Estimates
April 7, 2015
Raising a child is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) releases an annual report on the cost of raising a child, which is often used as a benchmark for budgeting for new parents. However, many parents question the accuracy of these estimates and wonder if they are truly reflective of the actual costs of raising a child. In this post, we will take a closer look at the true cost of raising a child and debunk some of the USDA estimates.
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The Library, An Oasis of Frugality
April 2, 2014
In reading this blog I hope to help you graduate with honors in the life skill of Frugality, in spite of the huge temptation to work paycheck to paycheck. Aiding us in the lands of consumer culture are major outposts of frugality that can be found in virtually every town, which are in the guise of the public library.
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