maternity leave
We all know that children are expensive so start preparing your baby budget as soon as possible because costs add up quickly. Consider the costs involved in adapting or renovating your home to accommodate a small child. This could include
If you are on maternity leave, you are able to claim unemployment insurance from the UIF provided that you contributed to the fund for a period of more than four months prior to going on leave. To qualify for the
As soon as you can, start putting money aside into a baby fund that is earmarked for costs such as baby, clothes, prams, car seats, nappies, formula and toiletries. Use a savings account, money market or fixed deposit to house
If you’re planning to be a stay-at-home mom, you will naturally need to factor your loss of income into your household budget. The transition from a double-income to a single-income family can be a difficult one, so think carefully about
While you can only add your new baby to your medical aid and gap cover after the birth, do your medical aid and gap cover investigations now so that you are ready to add your child as a dependant straight
