Rising Costs Are Causing Couples to Delay or Forgo Having Children
High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.
Last updated: 2026-04-29 15:14:55 ET
High mortgage payments, higher child care costs and economic uncertainty are making some people rethink their plans on starting a family.
While the majority of home buyers are married couples, 21% today are single women, compared to just 9% of single men.
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
Joint accounts are becoming less common. But couples who don’t pool their resources can end up erecting a wall in their relationship.
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