Expecting Money : The Essential Financial Plan for New and Growing Families

No matter how much you earn, own, or owe, you can create a secure financial future for your family. In her engaging, down-to-earth style, nationally known credit and money management expert Erica Sandberg provides no-nonsense strategies on how to overcome the challenges every parent faces, from raising a family on a reduced income, to the practicalities of debt repayment, to managing expenses over the course of a child’s life. Indispensable and easy-to-use, Expecting Money offers you the tools to:Maximize employer benefits—during pregnancy and after the baby is born;Manage the cost of new baby expenses;Conquer financial challenges, whether you’re a one- or two-income family;Shop smart and use credit to your family’s advantage;Plan for the future—”including childcare and education costs from pre-school to college. Erica’s heartfelt wit and wisdom will encourage and empower you to develop an effective financial budget—your family’s roadmap for true and lasting security.