Babies and growing families
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What are the costs of having a baby?
As you plan to grow your family, you may also want to consider the costs of having a baby so you can prepare your finances.
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Short-term disability for pregnancy and maternity leave
If you have a baby on the way, you might be thinking about how your job and income will be affected, and how you can best support your new family on this journey.
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Financial literacy - Teaching your kids to save money
Spending money comes easy to young people, but taking the time to teach financial literacy to your kids, as well as how to save money, can be a critical life skill that could follow them into adulthood.
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Financial considerations for new parents
Becoming a parent brings great responsibility. Stay on top of your finances with a few basic to-dos designed to help you secure your financial future.
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What to do when parents and kids depend on you
About half of people in their 40s and 50s are now part of the sandwich generation, meaning they are being squeezed from both ends, caring for both children and aging parents at the same time.
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Learn how to save on everyday baby supplies
Babies may be small, but the costs involved can be quite large. Take time to research available opportunities to save on your baby budget.
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How to prepare your finances for a second child
In the hustle and bustle of adding a second child, it's easy to overlook how a typical family's financial dynamic will change once more.