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\"\"<\/a>Sometimes you just can’t put a price on things<\/a> — and the intangible benefits of a stay-at-home parent is certainly one of them. At least it is to me.<\/p>\n

According to the latest data from the US Census Bureau, there are approximately 11 million stay-at-home parents in America; sadly, that equates to slightly less than one of every five married-couple family groups.<\/p>\n

I’m not surprised.<\/p>\n

The trouble is, being a stay-at-home mom (or dad) isn’t for everyone. After all, not only is it one of the most difficult jobs in the world, but it doesn’t come with a paycheck either.<\/p>\n

According to a Salary.com study, if the average stay-at-home mom did<\/em><\/strong> get paid, her annual compensation<\/a> would be more than $162,000.<\/p>\n

My mom was a stay-at-home parent and I still marvel at all the things she used to do. Mom did it all: cooking, cleaning, shopping, paying bills, yard work, running errands and shuttling me and my sister all over town — even when she wasn’t feeling well.<\/p>\n

Mom also was responsible for a lot of our home maintenance too. For example, when the walls needed a fresh coat of paint, she was on it. I even remember one year she spent the entire summer painstakingly stripping and restaining all the woodwork in our house.<\/p>\n

As a child growing up, I can’t tell you how comforting it was for me knowing that my mom was going to be home when I finished my day at school. It was an even bigger treat on the days I’d come home to find fresh-baked cookies or pie on the counter. After all these years, those memories are still fresh in my mind and, let me tell you, they are truly special.<\/p>\n

Needless to say, after our son, Matthew, was born in 1997, the Honeybee and I decided to go the stay-at-home mom route. Yes, we’ve since forfeited more than $600,000 in lost salary since then — but it’s a decision neither of us regret. Not for one minute.<\/p>\n

If you’re<\/em><\/strong> thinking about being a stay-at-home mom or dad, here are a few financial tips and considerations you’ll need to keep in mind:<\/p>\n

Determine your expenses.<\/strong> Ironically, for some families, the benefits of having an extra paycheck are often almost completely offset by additional taxes, childcare and other work-related expenses. Even so, before making the jump from two incomes to one, you’ll first need to evaluate whether you can live within the confines of a reduced income. If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to determine all of your non-discretionary expenses; things like your mortgage, utilities, insurance, groceries, and retirement contributions. Be sure to set aside money to handle unexpected expenses<\/a> like car repairs or pop-up medical issues. Once you’ve done that, you’ll know how much you have left for the discretionary spending like vacations and entertainment.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to subtract your work-related expenses.<\/strong> Remember, by staying home, you will end up saving money by eliminating work-related costs like childcare, commuting expenses<\/a>, clothing, and lunches. And because you’ll have the time to cook more meals at home, the odds are you’ll be eating out less<\/a> too for even more savings.<\/p>\n

Consider your alternatives.<\/strong> If you’ve cut your expenses to the bone and still can’t seem to make the bottom line work, don’t despair. If you are truly committed to having a stay-at-home parent there are alternatives to making it work even while both parents are still working. For example, perhaps one parent can take advantage of 4-day\/10-hour shifts or work only part-time.<\/p>\n

Don’t stop networking.<\/strong> Because job loss is always a concern in a one-income family, it’s important that stay-at-home moms — and dads — continue networking after leaving their old jobs. Stay in touch with your old coworkers and business partners and, if you haven’t already done so, create a profile on a web-based networking site like LinkedIn.<\/p>\n

Being a stay-at-home parent can be extremely rewarding, but sometimes it’s just not possible. However, if you are<\/em><\/strong> fortunate enough to be in a position to make it work, I urge you to give it a shot.<\/p>\n

I promise that it’s one of the greatest gifts you can ever give your kids.<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Dustin and Jennifer Stacey<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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