New parents beware: Your little angel is going to cost you a bundle.
A middle-income family with a child born in 2013 can expect to spend about $245,340 for food, shelter and other expenses up to age 18, an increase of 1.8% from 2012, the Agriculture Department said.
It’s worth it if you want kids. Some of us do. And I doubt the figures – at least for my family, we’re frugal and I’m sure it costs less. But in any case, I planned on kids and enjoy them. For those who do not want kids, I fully support them – but some of us do.
Another reason to get a vasectomy.