Funding Your Family-Building Journey

November 6, 2024
Building a family can come with high costs, from IVF to adoption. Discover smart ways to fund your family-building journey, from maximizing cash opportunities to exploring borrowing options and provider discounts.
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Carmela Rea, Founder and CEO of EggFund, dedicated to making fertility financing more accessible.

Welcome! I am Carmela Rea, founder and CEO of EggFund.

My mission in starting EggFund was to help hopeful parents afford to build the families of their dreams. Part of that mission is sharing useful information with you about where family building + financial wellness intersect.  I hope you enjoy this latest post!

Feeling overwhelmed by the costs of building a family? You're not alone. Many people face significant expenses for IVF, egg freezing, egg donation, surrogacy, or adoption. Don’t worry; there is hope. Here are some strategies to help fund your journey.

Maximize Cash Opportunities
  • Work Bonuses: Allocate end-of-year bonuses to family-building expenses.
  • Signing Bonuses: Negotiate higher bonuses when starting a new job to reach your goals faster.
  • Cash Gifts: Let loved ones know you’d prefer cash gifts to help cover IVF or adoption costs.
  • Tax Refunds: File early to access your refund sooner.
Consider Borrowing Options

If cash opportunities aren’t enough, consider these options:

  • Borrow against your IRA
  • Use your bank account’s credit line
  • Shop around for loans with the best terms
  • Ask providers about discounts or special deals

Financing Solution

EggFund provides access to 25 national lendersoffering up to $250,000 for family building. With one application,determine pre-approval in 60 seconds. It's quick, easy, and transparent:know your APR, loan amount, terms, and monthly payments. There's no obligationto proceed and checking offers doesn’t affect your credit score. EggFund’slenders pay you directly, so you can choose any provider without insurancenetwork concerns.

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Close-up of couple holding hands, symbolizing support and partnership in funding the family-building journey with EggFund.
November 6, 2024

Funding Your Family-Building Journey

Building a family can come with high costs, from IVF to adoption. Discover smart ways to fund your family-building journey, from maximizing cash opportunities to exploring borrowing options and provider discounts.

Learn more

Ready to make growing your family more affordable?

Apply now and see if you prequalify with a lender in EggFund’s national network.

Have questions before you begin? Contact us at 877-470-4877. We’re here to help!

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