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Maternity leave shouldn’t cost you your future: what every new mum needs to know about the parental pension gap

Phoebe Corcoran

Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Planning for Your Child’s Future

Phoebe Corcoran

How to Start Saving for Your Child’s Future (Without the Overwhelm)

Phoebe Corcoran

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Help with Childcare Costs

Tassia Agatowski

The Do’s, Don’ts, and Benefits of Teaching Kids About Money

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

Pensions and Divorce: How to Secure Your Retirement Plans

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

5 Things You Need to Know About Your Pension During Maternity Leave

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

20 Essential Things to Do on Maternity Leave

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

Preparing for Maternity Leave: 9 Steps for Success

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

Expectations of Working Mums Are Outdated: We Need A Change

Tassia Agatowski

50 Relatable Working Mum Quotes & Helpful Tips

Tassia Agatowski

Real Talk: Michelle Kennedy on Life as a Working Mum

Tassia Agatowski

Going Back to Work After Having a Baby: What To Know

Tassia Agatowski

11 Hacks & Tips for Working Mums

Tassia O'Callaghan

How To Be a Working Mum: 7 Hints & Tips

Tassia Agatowski

Investing for Your Child’s Future: Get Started Today with EarlyBird

The EarlyBird Team

How to Save for a Baby: 10 Money-Saving Tips & Tricks

Tassia Agatowski

What’s the Best Way to Save Money (for Kids)?

Keshia Sophia Roelofs

8 Maternity Leave Out-of-Office Messages (+ 2 Paternity Templates)

Deborah Vieyra

When to Tell Work You’re Pregnant (and How)

Tassia O'Callaghan

From the community

Going over £100k

Hey all,

I might unexpectedly go over the £100k mark this year, which would be a one off. (Work want to bit back my annual leave and I have about 150 days, and hubby might be made redundant so redundancy payment would push him over).

I know about the bits you can do to bring the taxable income down (pension, charity) but I was wondering if anyone knows what happens if you do go over towards the end of the tax year? Do you have to pay the money back that you’ve had that year? Will they refuse you the benefit in the next year even though it was a one off?

Thanks in advance for the advice x

Gambling help

So my partner has admitted he has a gambling problem and we are currently awaiting counciling for him (its been 2 weeks already since we asked for help 😒)
Just wondering if anyone who's been in this situation has any advice?
Hes spending around £200 a week.
Its hugely damaging us as we are constantly in debt.
I know the first step is admitting it which he has and he wants help but while waiting for the help what are we went to do?
Ive gotten angry and shouted and its not helping so i just feel lost.
Ive never had an addiction so i just dont understand how powerful it is.

FT buddy? 🩷

I’m a SAHM and bored out of my mind. Would love the company and get to know some other moms.

Is this a good deal or a scam??

Someone is trying to sell a 2025 Peugeot for £2900.

I know Peugeot’s are not popular but it’s still soo cheap for a latest car. it’s actually a dealership trying to sell it. they do seem really legit and said we can check it out first.
I’m still so worried and have a bad gut feeling.
My husband is dead set on it and doesn’t want to think anything otherwise.

What do you guys think?

SIDE HUSTLE

If youre looking for a side hustle that is very simple and easy! Anyone can do it! Comment below and ill reach out!

This takes less then 5 mins a day!

Need advice asap!

So I’m 35 weeks and thinking of switching to a midwife. This is mostly because I want to give birth at a different hospital. The hospital I’m with now has a higher c-section rate and are more likely to use interventions and inductions. I like my OB but I do not want a c-section and I don’t want to be induced. I’m just worried about switching so late and close to my due date. Idk what to do 😭

SAHM back to work.

How do you go back to work/ find a new job after being a sahm for 3 years and you don’t really have a career, or degree?

UNIVERSAL CREDIT & SURE START

my baby boy was born at 24+3.

I’m on universal credit… I messaged them to let them know he’d been born and was told it wouldn’t effect my payment for up to 6 payments but I need to add him to my claim. What does this mean?

Also I was told to claim the £500 sure-start grant. How do I do this when he’s premature?? I’m currently in hull royal infirmary. Hopefully it won’t be too long before space opens up in Leeds and he’s well enough to move. 🤞🏽🤞🏽

I need help…

I’m a stay-at-home mom and I need a work from home. I’m a tattoo artist but i have a lot of experience in the customer service area currently looking for a position as a work from home because I can’t afford a day care or a nanny at the moment. My bank account is in 0 and my husband doesn’t give me any allowance, he does pay for everything at home I can’t complain but a girl needs her money. Can somebody help me find a job?

Child maintenance deductions from benefits.

Should currently receive £29.20 in child maintenance. Pay for collection from benefits but these payments keep being missed!

What’s going on? How is he avoiding this?