All Grown Up: The Cost of Raising a Child [Infographic]

Parents who are lucky enough to bring a new bundle of joy into the world can expect to spend between $200,000 and $500,000 before their child even makes it to college.  Whew! Don’t forget to take advantage of tax breaks for your children when you file your taxes.  Our infographic breaks down the different expenses involved with raising a child and looks at the total costs from birth to age 17.

Infographic by Column Five Media

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