It’s not cheap to raise a kid. But nor does it have to be insanely expensive.

This Chart Proves It Doesn’t Have to Cost $245,000 to Raise a Child

By Heritage Foundation Katrina Trinko —— Bio and Archives August 19, 2014

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The average cost of raising a child is over $245,000 – and that doesn’t cover college costs.

That number comes from a report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It includes money spent on a child’s education, housing and food. But while $245,000 is the number dominating headlines (including – OK, OK — my own), it’s not the most important number. More...

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