According to the insurer LV, parents are planning to spend an average of £168 on presents for each of their children with over half of parents planning to spend the same or more than they did in 2009
Money & Your Children
Student accommodation; know your rights when you’re renting a student house or flat
While the vast majority of students live in university-provided accommodation, many thousands rent from private landlords
Parental help for students; if your son or daughter is off to university, what’s the best way to help them financially?
Although the student loan is still the main source of income for most students, many parents – and some grandparents – also provide financial help. So what’s the best way to help your child financially
The start of the summer holidays could mean changes to your tax credit payments
If you receive tax credit payments and your childcare costs change in the holidays, you may need to get in touch with HM Revenue & Customs to tell them if you’re spending more – or less – on childcare
Exercise on a budget for the new mum – how to get fit without spending a fortune.
By Becky Goddard-Hill of Babybudgeting.co.uk
Exercise is important not only for getting you back into your normal size clothes but also for feeling strong, awake and upbeat
Finding holiday childcare; childcare for the summer holidays that won’t break the bank.
Finding affordable and reliable childcare is a challenge for most parents, but finding childcare during the summer holidays can be trickier
Saving for private school fees – a parent’s guide
With private school fees averaging over £12,000 a year and more than £24,000 a year for boarding school, you’ll probably need to save in order to afford them
Employing a nanny: how to sort out tax painlessly
If you’re employing a nanny, you have to sort out their tax
How to save money if you have twins or triplets
Having one child is expensive enough, but if you have twins or triplets, you’ll – obviously – pay a lot more
Money saving tips for mums; how to cut the costs and make your money go further
By Becky Goddard-Hill of babybudgeting.co.uk
If you ever read any of those surveys about the cost of parenting before you had a baby, you probably wouldn’t ever start a family
Finance lessons: what financial education do children get in schools?
Since September 2014, children in England have been taught about finance in schools
State benefits and help for parents with a disabled child. What are you entitled to?
If you have a disabled child or a child with a long term illness, what help are you entitled to
Switching your child trust fund account to a junior ISA
If your child has a child trust fund, you can transfer the money to a junior ISA
The basics of child trust funds
Child trust funds were abolished in 2011, but there are millions of them still running
Childcare options in your home; finding an au pair or nanny
The real advantage of child care in your home is that it’s flexible, so it frees you from the minute by minute timetabling of your day
Saving on the cost of a new baby; how to buy the basics for less
Guest post by Marcia Nattress
How to save money on pushchairs, prams or child car seats
Guest post by Marcia Nattress
There are lots of things to buy when your baby is young, but your budget may not stretch to everything you need
How to survive when you’re a student; tips on spending less and getting more for your money
Going to university is an exciting time, but it’s not without its challenges
Money saving tips for school years; how to save money on uniforms, travel and lunches
The school holidays are normally an expensive time for any parent (not to mention the endless cries of ‘I’m bored’!)
Choosing the right childcare for your child and your budget; finding affordable childcare
Finding affordable childcare when you’re a new mum and you’re suffering the twin joys of sleep deprivation and 24-hour anxiety about your parental skills can be tough
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