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The Ultimate Financial Prep Guide to Starting a Family
The Curve and Crayon on what you can do to prepare financially for having a child
The Economics of Returning to (Paid) Work
kōura and Crayon on what to consider if you’re debating returning to paid work
Dealing with the Unexpected Costs That Come with Having a Child
kōura and Crayon on why an emergency fund becomes even more critical for parents.
What’s Around the Corner: Child-Related Expenses by Age and Stage
kōura and Crayon on the biggest expenses at each age and stage - and what you can do about it.
Investing For Your Kids: What Should You Do?
kōura and Crayon on the best way to set aside a nest egg for your little one.
Postpartum Support: Part 1 - Building Your Village
Even superheroes need help - learn what’s available in New Zealand to support new parents
Postpartum Support: Part 2 - Medical Support
A directory of public and private medical services to help new parents and their newborns thrive
Postpartum Support: Part 3 - New Parent Support
The types of in-home and specialist support available to help new parents and their babies.
How I Did It: Andrew on Becoming a Financial Mentor
How Andrew became a financial mentor to help Kiwis with money troubles
How I Did It: Kirstie on the Journey to Being Childfree
Kirstie shares her journey to being childfree and the financial implications of her choices.
The Ultimate Guide to Parental Leave for Kiwi Employers
A guidebook for employers with actionable steps to support employees during parental leave
How I Did It: Riss on Egg Freezing
How saving money for freezing her eggs gave Riss future options
Part One: AParent’s Guide to Asset and Estate Planning
Introducing the only guide you need as a parent to asset and estate planning
Part Two: Asset and Estate Planning 101
Breaking down what an asset and estate plan is and how it fits into your life plan
Part Three: Talking About Asset and Estate Planning
How to bring up the awkward topic of asset and estate planning with your partner
Part Four: Wills
What a will is, why you want one as a parent and the key decisions you’ll need to make when you create one
Part Five: Enduring Powers of Attorney
Understanding what an enduring power of attorney is and the key decisions you’ll need to make to create one
Part Six: Advance Directives
How you can express your medical care treatment preferences ahead of time using an advance directive
Part Seven: Relationship Property
What's mine is yours? What happens to your assets if you break up and how prenups work
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