Common Financial Mistakes First-Time Parents Make

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Thoughtful planning can help you meet your financial goals and give your kids the support they need.

To make sure you’re starting off on the right foot, here are common money mistakes first-time parents make and how you can try to  avoid them.

1. Not Saving For College

2. Missing Out On Tax Breaks When you have a child, you may be eligible for certain tax benefits.

3. Not Teaching Your Kids  About Money

4. Avoiding A Budget A new monthly budget can help prepare you for the extra expenses.

New parents are often too overwhelmed to think a whole lot about managing money, but trying to avoid common financial mistakes could help the whole family, at first and much later.