AP Photo/TLC, Jessa Dugger
The Dugger Family will soon grow by yet another baby, but this time it's not the mother Michelle who's pregnant. Anna Dugger, who married elder son Josh Dugger, found out on the Today Show that she's expecting a baby girl. The baby is due in October.
The Dugger's support living frugally and are reported to live debt free. As stated on the Dugger family's website, their family motto is "Buy used and save the difference". What will it cost to raise their new grandchild, and what can other families learn from the Dugger's money management? Despite living in a 7,000 square foot house, the Dugger's claim to live frugally. According to the family website, they shop at garage sales and thrift shops.
Regardless of how frugally you live, raising a child is expensive. If you really want to have some fun, check out the cost of raising a child calculator on Babycenter. Based on where you live, when your child was born, and whether your child will attend public or private college, the calculator gives you an estimate of the total cost to raise your child. It also breaks the cost down into categories like housing, food, clothing, and college. Get an estimate for your child and then go add a couple extra bucks to your savings account.
Even if you don't have 18 children to care for, keep reading for ideas on how to save your family money
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