Finances

There can be a big difference between what parents need when a baby is born and what they want. It can be tempting to buy all sorts of expensive equipment, but those on a tight budget must make sure ...

The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term investment and savings account for children that was introduced by the government to help children understand personal finance and get into the saving ...

It is an expensive business raising a child, so a stay-at-home dad must make sure he is getting all the financial help he is entitled to. Any boost to the family coffers will be a welcome one, and ...

The cost of raising a child is considerable and the extra expense often has to be met just as one parent has given up work to look after the baby. A growing family may mean buying a bigger house or ...

A newborn can stretch a family’s finances beyond breaking point. The household income can be significantly reduced when a baby arrives, particularly if one parent quits work to take on childcare ...

Keeping a car on the road is an expensive business, so any family running two cars can be left counting the cost. Britons love their cars and despite congested roads and higher running costs, the ...

The first thing to remember when budgeting is that the needs of the children come first. A stay-at-home dad must make sure there is plenty of money for nappies, wipes, baby food, clothes and all the ...