Everyone knows that kids are expensive. In addition to the cost of daycare or the loss of income staying home to care for a child, there is also another mouth to feed, another body to clothe, and activities needed to entertain. This all adds up. But how much exactly does this all cost? There are … Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Raise A 3-Year-Old And A Newborn?
Raising kids is expensive, but it is hard to find out how much it costs to raise a child at different ages. Obviously, this varies from family to family, but real-world information can be helpful to those considering having kids and trying to plan for future expenses. I previously shared how much it costs to … Continue reading How Much Does It Cost To Raise A 2-Year-Old?
2020 was a good year for us savings-wise. We managed to save 30% of our income, which is significantly better than the national average for 2020 of 16%. This is even more impressive considering our income is rather mediocre. According to the 2019 Consumer Expenditure Survey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average … Continue reading Despite Earning Below Average Income, We Saved 30% Last Year. Here’s How
According to a joint survey by the Association of Young Americans and AARP, 55% of Americans spend equal to or more than they earn, which means that more than half of Americans are not able to save any money at all on a regular basis. But where does this money go? What are the common … Continue reading How Do Average Americans Spend Their Paychecks?
Budgeting is an important skill to learn to be financially successful. According to the U.S. National Financial Capability Study, 19% of individuals reported that their households spent more than their income in 2018. That means that approximately 1 in 5 Americans spend more money than they earn. This can often happen when people do not … Continue reading Learn How To Budget In Microsoft Excel
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