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How I Did It: Ele Quigan on Having Two Kids in Quick Succession
Ele Quigan shares how she and her husband navigated the finances of having two kids within 15 months
How I Did It: Mela Lush on Becoming a Founder on Parental Leave
Mela Lush shares her experience jumping into entrepreneurship from parental leave
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.
How I Did It: Jess on Returning to Paid Work
Jess shares her experience returning to paid work after a 6-year hiatus and 4 kids later!
How I Did It: Andrew on Becoming a Financial Mentor
How Andrew became a financial mentor to help Kiwis with money troubles
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
Part Nine: Bank of Mum and Dad
How to structure a house deposit when parents are helping their children buy a home
Case Study: A Single Parent with a Dependent Adult Child
What a single parent may want to consider to secure the financial future of a dependent adult child.
Case Study: Separation with Children
What a couple may want to consider if they have children and are separating
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