Smart Mom, Rich Mom: How to Build Wealth While Raising a Family

With the cost of raising a child to 18 estimated at $250,000, and college tuition climbing, savvy mothers know that their family's well-being depends on financial security. For many, that means protecting their earning power and strategizing to bolster their long-term financial health - not just clipping coupons.

National money expert Kimberly Palmer looks at the intriguing range of choices women are making today as they balance the reality of rising expenses with their desire for satisfying professional and family lives. Drawing on diverse experiences, Smart Mom, Rich Mom provides inspiring stories from the front lines of working motherhood and career advice for staying in the game on your own terms.