Of all life’s economic shocks, few review to bringing home an infant. Just one tiny person costs $250,000 to raise-not including university! How will you pay for it? That agonizing question fuels mothers’ options about their careers, budgets, and families. Some slim in, some cut back or seek fresh opportunities-there are no easy answers, but lots of rewarding possibilities.

Smart Mom, Rich Mother explores how females today are navigating the financially challenging career/parenting years. Compiled by about Wise Mom, Rich Mother: Developing Wealth While Raising a Family a national cash columnist and mother of two, the book chronicles people who have remained in the game-full-time, freelance, self-employed, and more-and emerged more prosperous and empowered. Smart Mom, Rich Mom mines their encounters to discover both career advice and spending and savings strategies that everyone can use. Tales, checklists, action methods, planning equipment, and more explain how exactly to:

Prepare financially for parenthood-whether you’re expecting your 1st child or your third

Stability thrift with generating income and investing wisely

Find flexibility at work while safeguarding your earning potential – Save for both university and pension despite increased expenses

Plan for unforeseen events, such as a layoff or illness

And much more

Kids transformation our lives, adding pleasure but draining loan provider accounts. Smart Mother, Rich Mom can help you adopt healthful habits-and make hard decisions-that pay off in abundance. “Anyone who tells you women don’t want financial advice designed for them is wrong. Whether you’re the caretaker, the breadwinner, or both, Smart Mom, Rich Mother will be an essential resource for you.”-Jean Chatzky, monetary editor, the Today show