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Child Support

Planning & Budgeting
Court-ordered payments for the financial support of a child after separation or divorce, not tax-deductible or taxable.

Example

Example: For someone earning $60,000/year trying to build a solid financial plan, understanding child support is a key piece of the puzzle. Applied to a monthly budget, this concept could help you save an extra $200-$500/month. Build your plan with our 50/30/20 budget calculator.

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