Babies can be very expensive. As a lot of people say, babies don't need all that much - a safe place to sleep, something to wear, something to eat, and diapers. But that last category can get pricey very fast when you're using disposable diapers. So if you're expecting a baby, consider whether or not you want to stock up on diapers. How Many Diapers Will I Need? Babies go through around 2500 diapers in their first year. That is a lot of … [Read more...]
Paying for College
I asked a friend for a blog post idea, and she suggested I write about funding your child's college education - do I feel that we "owe" our children an education and is it financially responsible to save for your child's college costs at the expense of your retirement account. I was blessed to have family members help out with my undergraduate education at a time when there was no such thing as online colleges. I know that's a rarity, and I … [Read more...]