Budgeting
- Budgeting for the cost of children
- Budget builder
- Planning ahead
- Useful contacts
- Planning ahead for a new family
- How much does having a family cost?
- What are the main financial matters to sort out?
- Who can get maternity benefits?
- Parenting and studying
- Starting a business
- What is 'parental responsibility' and who has it?
- Useful contacts
- Talking about money
- Attitudes and ambitions
- Keeping track of family money
- Keeping your family secure
- Thinking about your own security
- How your weekly savings can build up
- Useful contacts
Why not use the calculator to see how your income and finances might change
Planning ahead for a new family
Having a baby can be a leap into the unknown. This section answers some of the questions you might have about your finances and your rights as a parent.
Provided you have worked for your employer for at least 26 weeks, dads can take one or two consecutive weeks off following the birth.
What next? Return to work? Train for something different? Start a business? Check out help with the cost of childcare.
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Calculators
Easy access to online calculators
Do you work with families?
If so, we have some extra information and resources for you.