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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
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.
The cost of raising a child 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.
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.
The ultimate guide to parental leave for Kiwi employers
A guidebook for employers with actionable steps to support employees during 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
Part One: A Parent’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
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