The cost of raising a child keeps rising

That newborn bundle of joy is going to be adored but may nonetheless be a bit of a money pit as he or she grows up, representing one of the biggest financial investments a person is likely to make, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers.The average cost to raise a child born in 2015 until the child's 18th birthday is predicted to be a whopping $233,610, though it varies depending on household size, family situation, income level and even the part of the country where [...]