Childcare payments & parental leave: here's what you need to know

Having a child is a big financial decision, so we've got senior financial adviser Siobhan Ashby from Northeast Wealth on the show to run us through the essentials.
Kate & Siobhan discuss saving up for starting a family, understanding your parental leave entitlements, accessing childcare payments and how to have tricky money conversations.
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[@AnkitTannaVlogs]

thank you for creating this podcast. It is really helpful for me and I have started making plans accordingly. Financially as well as time off from work!

[@NurseRowee]

a year of planning before getting pregnant is ideal. you never know what will happen during pregnancy. Some can't work because of the symptoms. And trying to put yourself in the position that your work is something that will be suitable (like WFH) while you're pregnant and after having the baby.