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Can you afford to have a second baby?

A breakdown of what you will spend (and save) if you decide to expand your family
By Today's Parent
January 31, 2017
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Calculating the expense of having another baby can be overwhelming. Here, our friends at Today's Parent have broken it down. The bad news? Child care will cost you almost $30,000. The good news? Baby clothes are free!

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