Whatever your views on how to best deal with this ultimately unsustainable reality, we still have to navigate the "wild west" of rising drug costs until then.
We've heard the stats before, that it costs over half a million dollars to raise a child from age 0 to 18. That's the first child.
The good news is, baby #2 is cheaper!
Engagement rings are getting cheaper. Sort of.
The average engagement ring cost over $2400 last year, according to a survey by American Express, and this year guys are shelling out $2311 for that rock. Still pricey!