If she wants to stay home, that's fine too. Of course with that decision comes change. We're going to have to cut back a lot of things. Not be so extravagant at birthdays and Christmas and stuff like that. The Hunts aren't the only family in situation like this.
Many families look at where they can cut back and save to keep one parent at home.
And to be successful, many of them say that you should have a financial plan mapped out. Tony Beaver, a financial advisor with Raymond James, took a look at Chris and Heather's current finances. The position they're in right now isn't too bad. But the thousand dollars is with both Heather and Chris working. They will also have to pay more for food and clothing because of their new child.