Summary

In this episode, Crystal and Lanea introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds and current financial situations. They talk about the struggles parents face with day-to-day finances and the lack of necessary financial support from the government. They also share their experiences with infertility and the challenges of finding affordable childcare. Crystal discusses her recent move to New York and buying a house, while Lanea talks about her plans for real estate investments and finding a larger home. They both emphasize the importance of budgeting and setting financial goals.

Takeaways

• Parents face challenges with day-to-day finances and lack of necessary government support.
• Affordable childcare is a major issue for many families.
• Crystal and Lanea share their experiences with infertility.
• Crystal discusses her recent move to New York and buying a house.
• Lanea talks about her plans for real estate investments and finding a larger home.
• Budgeting is important for achieving financial goals.

Sound Bites

"Parents in our country are struggling, not just with time management or childcare, but with the day-to-day finances as well."

"This topic is not talked about enough. The actual data financially is lacking."

"Dependent care accounts have not been adjusted since the early 1980s, while the average price of daycare has significantly increased."

Keywords

parents, finances, government support, childcare, infertility, moving, buying a house, real estate investments, budgeting, financial goals