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Here’s Exactly How Much It Costs To Raise a Child in America

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A woman looks stressed while sitting at a table covered with bills and papers, holding an infant in her arm. She rests her other hand on her forehead. A laptop and notebooks are nearby. The room is well-lit and cozy.

Here’s Exactly How Much It Costs To Raise a Child in America

By Rachel Schneider on April 13, 2025

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By Rachel Schneider on April 12, 2025

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By C. James on April 7, 2025

McFlation: How McDonald’s Menu Prices Changed From the 1950s to Now

By Rachel Schneider on April 7, 2025

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By Rachel Schneider on April 5, 2025

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By Rachel Schneider on April 4, 2025

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13 Financial Habits That Separate the Rich From Everyone Else

By Alina Wang on April 3, 2025

An older couple is sitting at a kitchen table, engaged in financial planning. The woman is using a calculator, and the man is holding and looking at several documents. A laptop is open in front of them, and they appear focused and serious.

5 Warning Signs That You’ll Run Out of Money in Retirement

By C. James on April 2, 2025

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15 Luxuries Rich People Swear By for a Better Life

By Rachel Schneider on March 31, 2025

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10 Photos That Show Why Birthday Parties Are Way More Expensive Now

By Rachel Schneider on March 29, 2025

Money lies: A person lifting a mattress to reveal several stacks of U.S. dollar bills hidden underneath. The person is holding one stack in their hand, and the bed frame is wooden.

10 Money Lies You Should Stop Believing Right Now

By Alina Wang on March 27, 2025

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13 Valuable Cookie Jars That Collectors Search For

By Erin Kuschner on March 26, 2025

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12 Jobs That Used To Exist — But No One Does Anymore

By Rachel Schneider on March 24, 2025

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12 Things That You Can Rent Out for Cash

By Rachel Schneider on March 19, 2025

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10 Useless Products That People Are Still Buying

By Rachel Schneider on March 15, 2025

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8 Money Mistakes That Could Harm Your Retirement

By C. James on March 13, 2025

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Photos: This Is What Grocery Shopping Looked Like in the ’70s

By Rachel Schneider on March 6, 2025

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40 Things To Do If You Want To Retire in Your 40s

By C. James on March 3, 2025

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15 U.S. Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Feels Like Much Less

By Erin Kuschner on February 21, 2025

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11 Psychological Tricks That Make You Spend More Money Without Realizing It

By Colby Droscher on February 19, 2025

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7 Perks That Used To Come Standard With a Job — But Are Now a Luxury

By Erin Kuschner on February 18, 2025

A vintage green metal lunchbox with a handle is placed next to a matching green thermos with a cork stopper and a red cup lid. Both are set against a plain white background.

These 13 Vintage Lunchboxes Could Make You Some Serious Cash

By Rachel Schneider on February 15, 2025

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By Colby Droscher on February 12, 2025

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19 Vintage Toys That Are Valuable Treasures in Disguise

By Rachel Schneider on February 9, 2025