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Jun 2024
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The High Cost of Child Care

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A recent report found the average annual cost of child care in the U.S. was over $11,500 last year. In some areas, those expenses can be two or three times higher. I joined CBS Mornings to discuss.Have a money question? Email us hereSubscribe to Jill on Money LIVEYouTube: @jillonmoneyInstagram: @jillonmoneyTwitter: @jillonmoney"Jill on Money" theme music is ... Show More
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