12 parents reveal their best money-saving tips
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Ask any parent for their best money-saving tips and they're bound to have a trick or two up their sleeve.
After all, raising kids is expensive: The average American family pays over $11,000 just in the first year of a child's life, and nearly $250,000 by the time they're 18.
Business Insider asked parents with children of all ages to weigh in on the financial side of having kids, and they shared their best advice for keeping their household bills in line while supporting a family.
Below, we've anonymously included 12 of these parents' best money-saving hacks (Note: Responses have been edited for length and clarity.):
Diana Yukari/Business Insider"Shop consignment shops for kid's clothes. Save 'new' clothes for special occasions."
Diana Yukari/Business Insider
"Know what you're trying to accomplish and understand your values. It's easier to say no to impulse buys and pointless spending when you know your values and have an idea of how to use your money to accomplish your most important goals"
Diana Yukari/Business Insider
"Use free technology programs that can help you payoff loans or save more. Student Loan Hero allows you to learn how to manage student loans, Acorns to roundup change towards savings, and Level Money to create a budget."
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