Finances...
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Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit
A family's finances are stretched to the limit when a baby is born, but child benefit and child tax credit can ease the burden a little....
Child Trust Funds
There are three types of Child Trust Fund account and those that carry a higher risk also give the money a better chance to grow....
Do You Need That Second Car?
Couples with two cars will not need both for commuting if dad is staying at home, so sell one and save thousands of pounds in running costs....
Essentials When Buying for Baby
Parents can spend a fortune on a wide range of expensive equipment when a baby arrives, but in list of essentials is a relatively short one....
Making Sacrifices as a Househusband
Stay-at-home dads may have to sacrifice a new set of golf clubs or football season ticket in order to buy nappies, wipes and a pushchair....
Mortgage Break or Loan Options
A mortgage break can give new parents a timely financial boost, but remember that the payments missed will eventually have to be paid back with interest....
Planning the Budget as a HouseHusband
Savings can be made that will allow stay-at-home dads on a budget to reduce outgoings and still get all the essentials needed to raise a child....
Questionnaire: How Much Can Small Sacrifices Save You?
When a baby arrives costs soar - often at a time when income shrinks - so it may be necessary to take some cost-cutting steps....