Publication: Insider
Topic(s): Parenting, Cost of Living, Family Finance
Rate: $250+ per article
Deadline: Rolling
Editor: Frank Olito
Submit Via: Email – folito@insider.com

Insider is looking for first-person essays (700–800 words) from parents who want to write about the real cost of parenting. This is a chance to get published in one of the biggest outlets in the world while earning a solid freelance writing rate.

They want real stories that parents can relate to—whether it’s the struggle of affording childcare, juggling work and family costs, saving for college, creative hacks to save money, or even the everyday battles of saying “no” when kids ask for expensive things.

What They’re Looking For:

• Honest and personal stories about the cost of parenting
• Relatable struggles like groceries, allowances, or childcare
• Fresh, creative money-saving hacks parents use
• Strong, first-person narrative essays

Resources/Guides:

• How to Write a Winning First-Person Essay (study top examples)
• Check Insider’s parenting section for tone and style

How To Get This Client:

Keep it raw and real. Editors at Insider don’t want generic lists—they want your story, your voice. Show vulnerability, honesty, and something fresh that parents everywhere will nod along to.

👉 If you’ve got a powerful story about parenting and money, this is your chance to shine and get paid for it.

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