Cost to Raise a Child Over 21 Years Amid Rising Expenses
Dear readers seek long range estimates for a child’s costs from infancy to college. Institute of Life Insurance data suggest three and a half times current average family income to raise a child to 18, with college costs rising beyond 1967 levels. Private college tuition adds about 2,100 yearly, with books, transportation and misc expenses. Advice emphasizes planning with a broker and attorney to tailor a financial plan and trust allocation.
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Institute of Life Insurance
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Inspect Christmas lights to prevent fires this season
Mrs. Edith McGlamery of North Carolina State University urges a thorough check of old Christmas lights for frayed wires and loose sockets. She notes December fire deaths last year reached 800 and recommends replacing worn sets with UL certified products and having an electrician review large displays.
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Edith McGlamery
N. C. State University
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