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The Average Cost of Braces for Kids

When your baby gets her first tooth, it’s a milestone worthy of a celebration. But when she gets older and your dentist recommends braces, perhaps because of an overbite, crooked or crowded teeth, you might need to brace yourself literally for some sticker shock. Braces are expensive, and even if you have dental insurance, it may not cover much of the cost.

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The Average Cost of a New Born Baby

As many as 41 percent of all new parents say they weren’t prepared for the cost of having a new baby, found Redbook magazine in a study it co-commissioned with VISA. Though knowing the average cost of a newborn baby may help you figure out where you can save a little money, it can also prepare you for the sticker-shock of new parenthood so that you’re educated about the costs ahead.

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The Rising Cost Of Raising Kids

Parents, tighten up your purse strings – kids are getting more expensive every year! The cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 has jumped more than 40% in the last decade. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for a middle-income, two-parent family,the average price tag for one child last year was$226,920 – a $60,000 increase from 10 years ago. And that’s not even including college tuition! The rising costs can put a serious strain on a family’s budget, especially in these shaky economic times.

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Does Day Care Cost More Than College Tuition?

In more than half the country, the answer is yes. New research shows that in 36 states, it costs more to send your child to day care than to send your child to college. According to the study, “the average annual costs for [daycare center]-based care for an infant was higher than a years tuition and related fees at a four-year public college.

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The Average Price of Laser Hair Removal

Waxing, plucking or shaving to remove hair can become tiring, especially if you have a lot of excess body hair. You have several options for longer lasting and more effective hair removal, including laser hair removal. One downside of laser hair removal is that it can be expensive. It typically lasts considerably longer than other hair removal treatments, though.