One of the most challenging parts of being a parent is finding and paying for child care. The cost of child care has reached new heights. Child care costs are often the largest line item in the budget, rivaling the rent or mortgage.
But how much is child care in the United States? The actual cost goes beyond just penning that check every week. Is there anything that can be done about it? How do you cut child care costs?
Actual Cost of Child Care
Married or single parents often have difficulties finding appropriate child care. And when they do, they find that the cost is higher than they thought.
Anne Johnson
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Anne Johnson was a commercial property and casualty insurance agent for nine years. She was also licensed in health and life insurance. She went on to own an advertising agency, where she worked with businesses. She has been writing about personal finance for 10 years.
