families
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Foster families get the Disney treatment
May 31, 2013
ABC Family launches "The Fosters," a drama about a family with two moms, one biological son, two adopted foster kids, and a newcomer.
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Preserving fertility for the low price of $50,000
May 23, 2013
For one woman, $50,000 on a new technology to freeze her eggs was worth the expense.
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"American Winter": Documenting the downturn
Mar 15, 2013
A new HBO documentary, “American Winter,” explores how families have suffered in the weakened economy.
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The costs of raising a child
Aug 22, 2012
Breaking down the numbers of raising a family. The Department of Agriculture estimates middle-income families will spend about a quarter of a million dollars raising one child.
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The cost of taking care of mom and dad
Jul 13, 2012
For many seniors, they reach a point where they can't do it all and they need a little to a lot of help. The cost of the assistance often falls to the children.
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How military spouses hold down the home front
May 25, 2012
Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.
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