Parents often underestimate the full cost of college—especially non-tuition expenses—and that can put pressure on retirement savings. Protecting retirement comes first, and using 529 plans, the FAFSA, ...

For a growing share of American parents, the most punishing bill in the household budget is not a future college fund but the monthly charge for someone to watch their baby. In many cities, a single ...

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