The Finances of Parenting

Having your first child will usually mean a dramatic change in your finances. As well as all the expenses involved (kitting out a nursery, clothes, toys, nappies....), there are several financial areas specifically related to children that you might not have come across before now:

Child Trust Funds

Child Trust Funds are a new government-backed investment scheme for all children born after September 2002. Read More >>>

Childrens' Savings Accounts

Special savings accounts for children are tax-free and can also have attractive interest rates. Read More >>>

Child Benefit

Child Benefit is a government payment to parents, regardless of financial circumstances Read More >>>