Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

According to an article that was published on Investment News last June, it costs approximately $235,000 to raise a child and that’s not even counting their college tuition ! ” Before you answer, here are five other questions to ponder that will help to provide you with the clarity that you seek: How Much Debt Do I Have?

Kids 222

Kids College Tuition Birth Control Insurance 222

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

We paid for braces, college tuition for my son, and did fun stuff like traveling while we were paying off debt. I think I even announced it during a meeting at work. They ranged from a low of about $2,300/yr (no zeros missing there!) to a high of maybe $80,000/year. We hit everywhere in between. Basically, we had a normal life.

Debt 236

Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Since March of 2020, over $1300 has been transferred into my daughters’ 529 College Savings Accounts. In the grand scheme of college tuition, $1300 barely makes a dent, however, that was just the first 18 months, and we have another 9 years before my youngest graduates from college. 108 Months X $72 = $7,776!

College 130

College Used 2020 Saving 130