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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]According to the USDA study, expenses rise each year and do not drop off when you are done with daycare so don't count on that. Other considerations are future car loans, private schools, activities, tutors, and the like. [/quote] Yes, but many of the expenses that crop up once full-time childcare is no longer required are wants or preferences, not needs, so there is more flexibility in meeting them. I definitely spend far less on my 8-year old than I did when she was 2. She doesn't go to private school, so big savings there obviously. After that, even with afterschool, summer camp, and activities like dance, soccer, guitar lessons, and swim lessons, I still spend far less on her than $1800/month. YMMV of course. [/quote]
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