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They did what?! Strategies for parents to tackle pregnancy discrimination in the workplace
Practical actions you can take if you experience pregnancy discrimination at work.
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
Should you return to paid work after parental leave?
kōura and Crayon on what to consider if you’re debating returning to paid work
The unexpected costs of having a child in New Zealand
kōura and Crayon on why an emergency fund becomes even more critical for parents.
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.
Onside with the IRD: how to prevent tax woes on parental leave
How to avoid a tax bill from the IRD after parental leave
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.
How to manage 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
How I did it: Riss on the egg freezing process and costs
How saving money for freezing her eggs gave Riss future options
Crayon Conversations: raising financially responsible kids
How to teach your child core money concepts
How I did it: Pene on investing for her son’s future
How Pene started investing for her child
Parental leave: How to navigate curveballs in the NZ parental leave legislation
Navigate the curveballs in the New Zealand parental leave legislation
Hidden costs of pregnancy: Pelvic floor injuries
Pelvic floor injuries 101 and ACC changes that have improved coverage for women
Crayon Conversations: Responsible investing for kiwi parents
How to invest responsibly - and avoid the greenwashing
How I did it: Steph on spending habits during parental leave
How Steph changed her spending behaviour
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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