The federal child tax credit (CTC) allows eligible parents and caregivers to reduce their tax liability and might result in a ...

Australians are having fewer children than ever. At 1.5 babies per woman, the fertility rate is at a record low. Many attribute this to the cost of having and raising children. Subscribe to our ...

Thinking about starting a family—or already expecting? You’re not alone in asking the big question: Can we actually afford this? The average cost to raise a child to age 18 is now estimated to be ...

Although it’s an unavoidable cost for parents, child care in the U.S. usually comes with a hefty price tag. According to a recent study from personal finance company WalletHub, Florida ranks in the ...

Ben Phillips through his role at the ANU provides consulting services on a range of areas in economic and social policy and has recently published work on a consulting basis for the Economic Inclusion ...