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Survey of American Child Care Costs: Perception vs. Reality

By: Jon McDonald, 7/8/2024

The financial realities of child care can often catch parents off guard in the whirlwind of excitement surrounding a new baby’s arrival. The average American family will spend over $20,000 during a baby’s first year on expenses like day care, diapers, and other supplies. From the relentless cycle of diaper changes to the hefty price tag of day care, the expenses can quickly add up, leaving many families with sticker shock. In this study, we took a candid look at the true cost... read more »

9 Best Credit Cards For Families (2024)

By: Eric Bank, 6/13/2024

Owning one of the best credit cards for families seems like an intelligent response to these challenging times. Maybe you can't do much about the world's economic and political uncertainties, but you can ensure you get top card membership rewards and benefits on almost everything you purchase. Families can consume mountains of food, require gas-guzzling chauffeuring, and turn travel into chaos. If that sounds like your clan, the credit cards in this review can save you money... read more »

9 Best Prepaid Debit Cards For Teens & Parents (Oct. 2024)

By: Ashley Fricker, 10/22/2024

Finding the best prepaid debit cards for teens and parents can help your children expand their financial know-how while learning valuable lessons in responsibility. A good prepaid debit card can help your teen learn how to budget, meet his or her savings goals, spend wisely, and lessen the danger of carrying around cash. Even better, the cards listed below make it easy for you to deposit allowance money or add a few extra dollars to your child's account when they need it. Best Overall... read more »

6 Best Credit Cards For Married Couples (2023)

By: Ashley Fricker, 12/4/2023

Whether you’re newlyweds or have several anniversaries under your belt, the best credit cards for married couples can strengthen your family’s financial future. By adding your spouse as an authorized user on your credit account (or vice versa), you can share in a joint credit line that reports to every major credit bureau and improves both of your credit scores with responsible use. You can also earn joint rewards or work together toward earning a sign up bonus. And with both... read more »

5 Credit Card Tips for New Parents (2023)

By: Andrea Woroch, 9/28/2023

Babies bring a lot of joy into the world, but some stress too as new parents face many adjustments, including sleepless nights and increased child-related expenses. For many families, the costs that come with having a baby are more than they expect. The average middle-income family spends between $12,000 and $14,000 on child-related expenses each year. And for newborns, that cost can go as high as $50,000 in the first year. With 62% of Americans admitting to living paycheck to... read more »

7 Best Credit Cards for Single Parents (2024)

By: Matt Walker, 12/2/2024

Being a parent is hard; being a single parent is one of the most challenging tasks anyone could ever undertake. And, as any single parent will tell you, a little extra help now and then is always welcome. Often, that help comes in the form of a piece of plastic you can rely on when finances are tight. But identifying the best credit cards for single parents is not always easy. Choosing a credit card should be based on your own unique needs, financial circumstances, and lifestyle.... read more »

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