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Category: Family finances

Infographic; Entertain your kids for less than £20

We’re two and a half weeks into the school holidays and, thus far, we’ve managed to keep the children entertained without spending too much money. I’m conscious, however, that there’s another month to go. Here is an infographic from the guys at Vouchercodes.co.uk. It lists a number of ways you can entertain your family for

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Guest post; financial tips for new parents

This guest post comes from Julie Hutchison who is both a blogger and Head of Customer Affairs at Standard Life. Although written with new mums and dads in mind, the information it provides would be useful to any parent. This year, I’ve watched a friend of mine transform from being fast and loose with his

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To invest or save for the children’s future?

I’m something of a geek when it comes to pensions and investments. I’ve previously blogged about the concerns I have about my pension and the impact this is having on my sleep. As a stay at home dad I face an issue that usually affects mothers; paying either tiny contributions or none at all while

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Becoming a stay at home dad; what to consider

Are you male and thinking of becoming the main carer for your children or giving up work completely to become a stay at home dad? If so, there are a variety of issues you might want to consider. It’s a big enough decision for a woman to give up work to look after the kids.

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Family finances and the cost of raising children

Just yesterday I bumped into a mum I know. I hadn’t seen her in months and she was very proud to show off Jasper, her two week old baby boy while her older daughter, who used to go to nursery with my eldest, scampered off to play in a soft play area. We discussed the

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