the financial “irresponsibility” of having kids


B”H This came up a week or so ago in my Ask Yael episode on Jewish Money Matters Podcast: “Yael, can you talk about the decision to start having (or to have more) children in spite, or regardless, of financial circumstances? The line between faith and irresponsibility? Curious about your thoughts since you straddle both worlds.” Oh, I have thoughts… And I’ve had them for many years. Sadly, they didn’t used to be very helpful, or financially savvy thoughts, though. Thankfully, that's changed....