Household expenses go up a lot with a kid, but how much? I share how much our expenses blew up after our baby arrived, using examples from our own budget.

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Ann Garcia, a CFP who specializes in and blogs about college financial planning, explains how 529 college savings plans can help you boost college savings.

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College financial planning consultant and CPA Paula Bishop shares financial aid insights and strategies to help families make college more affordable.

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"I believe energy begets energy, positivity begets positivity. Small wins really lead to other things." - Rey Faustino, One Degree

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"I think one of the biggest keys to transitioning is just talking to mentors who have been there before." - Amy Montalvo, ONEPASS Productions

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"Just listening and communicating, even if it takes some extra time out of your day, is extraordinarily important." - Tarun Mahajan, doctor and BCG consultant

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"In entertainment, people think success is binary: you're either Russell Peters or you’re working at Wendy’s. That’s just not true." - Rajiv Satyal, Comedian

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