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    Benefits and entitlements

    Give yourself a financial health check, from Maternity and Paternity rights to Child Benefit and Tax Credits - work out what you might be entitled to with our Tax Credits calculator…

    Back to work

    Plan your return to work, what are your rights, can you afford it and are childcare vouchers worth it? Work out what help you might get with our Tax Credits calculator…

    Savings and investments

    Short-term or long-term savings and the tax benefits, could a Junior ISA be the right choice? Keep on top of your child's Child Trust Fund and should you be thinking about saving for University?

    Teaching children about money

    Help your child to understand the value of money and encourage them to save, is a children's bank account worth it and what's the right age for pocket money?

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    Pregnant

    Planning and budgeting for your baby is exciting but make sure you're informed about maternity and paternity rights, employers' responsibilities and statutory maternity pay.

    New Parents

    Have you registered your baby's birth and claimed your Child Benefits? When's the right time to start saving for your child?  Is Additional Paternity Leave an option for your family?

    Toddlers

    If you're going back to work, can you do flexible working, how much does childcare cost and are childcare vouchers worth it?  Should you claim Tax Credits and can you afford to start saving for your child? 

    School years

    Are you claiming Working and Child Tax Credits make sure you're getting all you should with our Benefits calculator.  Help your child to understand the value of money with our tips for teaching children about money.

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Pregnant

If you've just discovered you're pregnant the thought of expensive baby equipment, piles of nappies, and trying to wade through the minefield of benefits and entitlements can be a bit daunting.  By understanding your maternity rights and planning your finances you can take control. 

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  • Two women in park with prams and babies

    Maternity Leave

    Posted by Lisa Wood

    Planning your maternity leave can be quite an exciting and emotional time. For many, not only are you coming to terms with being pregnant but you've got to think about telling your employer, when you want to leave work and even when you'll come back!

  • Statutory Maternity Pay

    Posted by Lisa Wood

    Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) is paid by employers to women who want to take time off work after giving birth to look after their new baby. If you satisfy a few employment rules you may be eligible, find out what you need to know and how to claim.

  • Paternity Leave and Pay

    Posted by Simon Lloyd

    If you are an expectant dad, and have been employed since before your partner became pregnant you could be entitled to up to two weeks Paternity Leave after the birth, read our article to find out if you're eligible.

  • Baby asleep on parent's chest

    Additional Paternity Leave

    Posted by Simon Lloyd

    From April 2011, fathers can now look after their baby in the first year for up 26 weeks and maintain their Statutory Rights.  Find out if you could be eligible for Additional Paternity Leave and Pay.

  • Maternity pay video still with play button

    Understanding Maternity Pay

    Posted by Lisa Wood

    We know that time is precious so if you've not got time to read everything now, watch our team of mums as they explain the difference between Statutory Maternity Pay and Maternity Allowance, which one you might be eligible for, how you claim and how much you should receive.

  • Man doing his budgets with family in the background

    Putting your finances in order

    Posted by Alex Ingram

    When you first discover you’re pregnant, it’s natural to worry about how you’ll cope financially, but preparing for a new baby can be the perfect time to get to grips with your finances and plan for the future with your new baby - you may need more living space, or you may want to look at whether you can put any money by before the baby arrives.

  • Budgeting for your baby

    Posted by Alex Ingram

    Budgeting isn't everyone's idea of fun but it's a great way to get perspective on your finances.  Our list of baby essentials can give you an idea of what you might need when your baby arrives so you can plan your own budget using our calculator.

  • Free dental care and prescriptions

    Posted by Alex Ingram

    Some things in life are free and fortunately during your pregnancy and your baby's first year, dental care and prescriptions are one of them.  Find out how you can claim.

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