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Old 06-26-2009, 06:38 PM   #5
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Also, overestimate an amount for healthcare in your budget - insurance costs for a family policy will continue to rise.

If you have skill-sets where either of you could get part-time w*rk when things improve, or w*rk for a few years if you decide to later (maybe work for volunteer groups to keep current) - then that is an extra cushion.

Lots of people raise happy children who do well in life on lots less than 70k.

good luck!
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