Financial readiness is paramount, and soon-to-be and new parents must be prepared for the sleepless nights, round-the-clock feedings and the stress that comes with caring for a newborn, particularly finances. Healthcare costs for normal and complicated births can range between $32,000 up to more than $50,000. That's pricey, and that's before the child even leaves the hospital.
Tandas is a resource that many Latinas consider when dealing with financial difficulty or when someone close is struggling financially. Tandas are a no-interest, short-term loan that's arranged among friends, and can be managed in a number of ways.