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Feb 2024
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2618: 7 Steps to Financially Prepare for...

Optimal Living Daily | Diania Merriam
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Episode 2618:

Amy Beardsley offers vital guidance for new and expectant parents on managing finances in the face of a growing family. Her article outlines pragmatic steps to ensure financial stability, including understanding your current financial situation, preparing for baby-related expenses, planning for medical costs, considering maternity leave options, establishing an emergency fund, securing life insurance, and creating an estate plan. These tips aim to ease the transition into parenthood, ensuring focus remains on the joy of family growth rather than financial stress.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smartmoneymamas.com/prepare-for-new-baby/

Quotes to ponder:

"When growing your family, the more solid your financial plan, the easier it will be to transition to this new way of life."

Episode references:

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA): [https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla]

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