Coverage dated September 14, 2026 to September 16, 2026
How much does it cost to raise a child in 2026?
Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
Every fall brings the same rhythm: new backpacks, first-day-of-school photos, and a fresh round of expenses that seem to grow a little more each year. Whether it’s packing lunches for a kindergartner, writing tuition checks for a college freshman, or somewhere in between, the cost of raising a child…
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Every fall brings the same rhythm: new backpacks, first-day-of-school photos, and a fresh round of expenses that seem to grow a little more each year. Whether it’s packing lunches for a kindergartner, writing tuition checks for a college freshman, or somewhere in between, the cost of raising a child…
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