Dad's Guide to Twins

How to Pay for Twins and Save Money

Twins are expensive. Here are some tips on how to manage your finances, pay for your twins, and handle all the related costs they require.

Financial Impact of Having Twins

One of the first things I thought when we found out we were having twins was: “how am I going to pay for all of this?” If you haven’t already, you will experience this same concern. I wish I could tell you the exact amount you’ll spend on your twins. Unfortunately, every twin pregnancy, birth, [...]

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Can both parents keep working after twins?

An expectant twin dad wrote and asked, “Can both parents keep working after twins?” The short answer is yes, they can. If you both really want to, you can make it happen. However, you both have to really want to work. If one or the other parent is at all a little undecided about this, [...]

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Always Ask for the Twin Discount

As you prepare for your twins and stock up on the necessary twin baby gear, you will be spending lots of money. Make sure you don’t spend more than you need to. Even though you may maintain the minimalist mindset and refrain from buying two of everything, these steps will only take you so far. [...]

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How a Minimalist Approach will Save You Money with Twins

The manufacturers of baby products are very effective in creating specific tools for your babies. If you are to financially survive twins, you don’t need to buy a lot of these baby products. Often times, you can get away with just buying one product and sharing it between your twins. On a recent trip to [...]

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Having Twins Doesn’t Mean You Need Double of Everything

Just because you are having twins doesn’t mean you need two of everything. What are some items that you can get away with only having one of instead of two? If you already have a child or two, or whether twins are your induction to parenthood, try to think about possible scenarios where your twins [...]

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Expecting Twins this Year? Take your Tax Deduction Now!

In the United States, the government is willing to financially help you with your twins. This comes in the form of a child tax credit and deductions for your dependents. If you already have other children, you probably know about these benefits. If not, each child you have reduces your tax obligation to the government [...]

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Two Babies Means Double the Medical Expenses

It may come as no surprise that twins will typically cost you twice as much as a singleton baby. Even though I know this (boy, do I know this!), I always feel a pinch of pain when I have to take both girls to the doctor and pay two insurance copays. You’ll feel this financial [...]

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Why you don’t need a bigger house for twins

When I first learned we were having twins, I was in shock. I stayed in that state of shock for at least several weeks. This shock was fueled by fears and questions of how I would successfully care for my family. One of my big concerns was how my new, bigger family would fit into [...]

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7 Reasons Why Dads of Twins Need a Costco Membership

If you aren’t familiar with Costco, then you are missing out. It is a large warehouse style retailer that sells food, household items, electronics, clothing, and a bunch more. If you don’t have a Costco in your town, perhaps you have a Sam’s Club or BJ’s Wholesale. The bottom line is that you, as a [...]

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