➡ From Child Welfare Information Gateway NJ:
US: The cost of raising a child keeps rising
Deseret News – January 31, 2017
That newborn bundle of joy is going to be adored but may nonetheless be a bit of a money pit as he or she grows up, representing one of the biggest financial investments a person is likely to make, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers.
http://www.connectstatesboro.com/news/article/11795/