Tools and Techniques

higher interest rates hurt your personal financesRaising a child is expensive. From the day a baby is born until the day they turn 18, a typical family will spend about $310,605 — or about $17,000 a year, according to a recent Brookings Institution analysis of data from the U.S. Agriculture Department.1 If you’re planning to start a family (or already have), there are a number of smart financial moves to consider.

  • If you haven’t already created a will and thought about contingency plans for your child or children (guardianship), consider doing it now. Other steps to take could include setting up power of attorney and health care directives.
  • In addition, after any big change in your life, it’s a good idea to check the beneficiaries named on your financial accounts (e.g., brokerage, non-retirement, IRA, 401k, and 403b) and insurance. That can help ensure that they are up-to-date and reflect your current wishes.
  • And finally, it’s never too early to explore 529 college savings plans – which offer flexibility, tax advantages and long-term growth potential. Recent changes to the tax code add more flexibility and planning options for 529 than ever!

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IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

1 “What Does it Cost to Raise a Child?” (The Washington Post, October 13, 2022).

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