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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.
Onside With The IRD: Preventing Tax Woes on Parental Leave
How to avoid a tax bill from the IRD after parental leave
Paycheck Surprise: The Impact of Parental Leave on Annual Leave in New Zealand
Understanding how taking parental leave affects your annual leave in New Zealand - and what you can do about it
Managing Your Mortgage on Parental Leave: Tips for Reducing the Financial Strain
Actions you can take to reduce the stress of servicing your mortgage while on parental leave
Crayon Conversations: Raising Financially Responsible Kids
How to teach your child core money concepts
Find Your Family Home: A Wish List For Parents
A list of things you might not have valued in a family home before you had kids!
Childcare Subsidy Announcement: What It Means For Your Family
How the NZ Government’s impending changes to childcare subsidies could mean more affordable childcare for your family
Parental leave: What You Don’t Expect When You’re Expecting
Navigate the curveballs in the New Zealand parental leave legislation
What's Money Got To Do With It: Pelvic Floor
Pelvic floor injuries 101 and the recent ACC changes that have improved coverage for women
Crayon Conversations: Responsible Investing
How to invest responsibly - and avoid the greenwashing
Crayon Conversations: Money Conversations with Your Partner
How to have those oh-so-tricky money conversations with your partner
Crayon Conversations: The Cost of Childcare
How to find the right childcare option for your family - and what it will cost you
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