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How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Child?

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From birth to 18, a middle-class child can cost several times annual family income. The estimates aren’t precise, but the order of magnitude is eye-opening.

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How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Child?

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Part 1: Life

Part 2: Growth

Part 3: Future

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