I’m planning a family
Get ahead with saving, the cost of going public vs private and other important stuff. Future you will be grateful.
Did you know?
- The average parent has just over $41,000 in savings before having their first child.
- Australians spend an average of $726 for childbirth in the public system, compared to $2,400 with private health insurance.
- Only 15% of gen Z parents opt to go through the private system.
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Cost of childbirth in Australia: Public vs private costs
Prenatal care in Australia is covered by Medicare, meaning it’s mostly free through the public system. You can choose to go private, which comes with a lot of benefits – but there are out-of-pocket expenses to watch out for.
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Paid parental leave up to 6 months – but there’s a catch
Super won’t be added to paid parental leave: What does it mean for you?
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Super on paid parental leave
Going on parental leave will impact your super. Here are the rules for super on parental leave and how to look after your super balance while you're off work.
Read more…I’ve newly become a parent
Find out about the biggest expenses (and how to keep them low), get help with budgeting and more.
Did you know?
- It costs the average family $159,120 to $548,500 over 18 years to raise a child, according to government data.
- Most parents open a savings account for their child when they're just 1 years old (18%).
- Parents feel more bill stress (45%) when it comes to rent and mortgage payments compared to non-parents (31%).
- Families with 3 or more kids can expect to pay $124 more on average every quarter for electricity than households with no kids.
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Saving vs stocks: What’s the best way to make money for your kids?
See how much money you could make for your kids if you invested in stocks, a savings account, or both.
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Finder Parenting Report 2023
From pocket money to personal loans, Finder’s Parenting Report investigates how Australians are raising their children in 2023.
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Best parenting and baby brands in the 2023 Finder Retail Awards
We reveal Australia's favourite parenting and baby brands for 2023.
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The cost of raising children in Australia
Find out how life insurance can cover your children in case anything happens to you.
Read more…I'm planning my family's financial future
Wish your parents spoke to you more about finances as a kid? Get help building healthy financial habits with your children, plus get tips for sorting money with your own parents too.
Did you know?
- Australian children can expect to receive $33,278 towards a first home deposit.
- More than half (57%) of parents have given their children access to a savings account.
- 34% of parents with 3 or 4 children say they are currently extremely stressed with their current financial situation.
![Tips for Teaching Kids About Money](https://www.finder.com.au/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/03/Tips-for-Teaching-Kids-About-Money.png)
Tips for Teaching Kids About Money
The early experiences children have with money can shape their financial behaviour as adults.
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Cost of living crisis: How much harder do parents have it?
Families are struggling to cope with their finances more than any other group, new Finder data shows.
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3 simple tips to get your kids interested in finance – and why they should be
Talking to your kids about money and finance is really important to set them up with crucial financial skills for life.
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Bank of Mum and Dad statistics 2023
Parents give their kids an average of $33,278 to help with a house deposit, according to 2023 data from Finder's CST.
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Budget planner: Wake up to waste
Use our free budget planner template to create a personalised budget to track your expenses so you can spend less and save more.
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