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Utah families must earn $82,410 for one parent to stay home with a child

Utah families must earn $82,410 for one parent to stay home with a child

Update: 2025-12-03
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Childcare costs are soaring, and for many Utah families, the numbers are staggering. Smart Asset's latest analysis reveals that a household needs to earn at least $82,410 annually for one parent to stay home with a young child. Greg and Holly discuss the costs and what this means for families trying to balance work, finances, and parenting. The hosts also discuss a new development for the "Trump Account,s" where all children born between 2025 and 2028 will automatically receive a $1,000 deposit from the Department of the Treasury.
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Utah families must earn $82,410 for one parent to stay home with a child

Utah families must earn $82,410 for one parent to stay home with a child