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Sesame Street Lends a Hand to Cash-Strapped Parents

My preschooler loves watching Sesame Street, but honestly, the summer reruns are killing me. Seriously, if I have to hear Telly Monster lament about his missing triangle one more time I may reconsider Dish Network’s recent offer to hook me up with cheap satellite TV. Fortunately, I may not have to dig deep to preserve my sanity. Yesterday, the folks who produce Sesame Street announced that new episodes of the Emmy Award-winning children’s show will begin airing next month. What’s more, the new season includes a special show dedicated to the economy. If you haven’t already discussed the current financial … Continue reading →

Cash-Strapped Parents Look to Hit Jackpot on TV Game Shows

I guess it beats scrounging around for loose change to buy lottery tickets. According to a new USA Today report, a record amount of laid off parents are looking to make ends meet by appearing on television game shows. Producers from popular game shows, such “Wheel of Fortune” and “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” say the recession has forced many moms and dads to look for creative ways to feed their children. Parents, who would have never dreamed of applying for a spot on a game show, are now standing in long lines to secure a spot on … Continue reading →

Raising Kids Ain’t Cheap

Whether you are a parent or not, you probably know that raising a child costs a fortune. And by fortune I don’t mean the amount of money it would take to book a private jet and tour the world on a luxurious holiday. I’m talking about the amount of cash that would allow you to purchase a very nice house in a very nice neighborhood and still allow you to drive an extremely nice car… or two. A new report out claims the cost of raising a child from birth until he graduates from college is between $397,670 and $1,239,649.22, … Continue reading →

Another Reason Not to Put Your Kid in Daycare

For some parents there is simply no other choice. They either place their child in daycare or live on the streets. Still, opponents of outsourced childcare insist that the amount of money parents spend paying for someone else to raise their children basically negates the income they are generating from working outside their home. My take is that it is an extremely personal decision; one that takes a huge amount of sacrifice regardless of whether you give up your chosen career and stay home with your child or you remain at your job and pay strangers to watch your kid. … Continue reading →

Unemployed Parents Get Creative to Feed Kids

When it comes to keeping children well fed, clothed and in a home with running water and electricity, most parents will probably tell that they’ll do whatever it takes. “Whatever it takes” is exactly what an unemployed father from Austin, Texas is doing to keep his kids in the only home they’ve ever known. Loren Guerra says he was forced to get creative when he was recently given a pink slip from his employer. However, instead of trying to earn money by flipping burgers at his local fast-food joint or taking a job as a bus driver, Guerra decided to … Continue reading →