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Category: Family Budgets

Kids, school costs and activities.

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The Real Cost of a Season of Youth Sports

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A line-by-line breakdown of youth sports costs, from registration fees and gear to travel, so you can budget a season before you sign up.

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Getting Started With Comparing Childcare Costs

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A plain-English walkthrough of comparing daycare centers, home-based care, nannies and family help, plus subsidies and tax breaks that can lower the bill.

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The Real Cost of a Child’s Birthday Party

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Parents spend an average of $314 on a kids' birthday party. See where the money goes, from venue packages to goodie bags, and where families overspend.

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