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Which US cities spoil their children: are we spending too much on our kids?
Jeff Horwich Aug 30, 2012
NYC, you are the worst offender. In Wisconsin, on the other hand, kids apparently get by in hand-me-downs, playing with discarded pieces of string.
Your child, in dollars and cents
Adriene Hill Aug 24, 2012
There's no way to estimate the returns on a hug from your son or an afternoon of baking cookies with your brood, but the USDA was able to estimate how much a child takes out of your bank account.
Finding your dream babysitter
Andrea Shea Aug 24, 2012
The search for your soulmate and the perfect babysitter have some surprising parallels.
The costs and rewards of adoption
Laurie Stern Aug 24, 2012
A Minnesota family does what it takes to make their dream of a big family a reality.
Secondhand shopping for baby
Adriene Hill Aug 24, 2012
A stroller, a crib, clothes for a kid who may not be the same size next week are among the many items parents need to purchase for their new baby. Buying secondhand can be easier on the wallet. Learn what is safe -- and unsafe -- to buy secondhand for junior.
A richer life with no kids
Joe McManus Aug 24, 2012
A married man in his forties reflects on his choice to not have children.
Websites accused of collecting kids' online data
Adriene Hill Aug 23, 2012
A group of consumer advocate organization says some big name companies are violating kids' online privacy laws.
A musician comes home
Michael Harris Aug 22, 2012
A New Orleans bassist lost everything he owned through Hurricane Katrina. He talks about how his life has progressed since 2005 and what he learned while picking up the pieces.
How to talk about money every week
Tess Vigeland Aug 17, 2012
Financial planner Jude Boudreaux doesn't think it's enough for couples to talk about money once a month. He thinks they should discuss finances every week.
Baby Boomers will drive this economy
Judy Muller Aug 17, 2012
As Baby Boomers age, younger generations are fearing the day they'll be shouldering the burden to pay for Boomers' Social Security benefits. But one senior says Baby Boomers will help boost the economy, not drain it.
