By: Katrina Deciding whether cloth diapers or disposable diapers are right for your baby budget takes some research. The more you plan the better you will be able to make informed decisions before your baby arrives. Easier said than done, I know I was once in that position and with so much information in books […]
Maternity Leave
Dollar Store Home Pregnancy Tests-Do They Work?
FIND OUT IF YOU ARE PREGNANT FOR LESS! Searching for the right home pregnancy test doesn’t have to be a task that drives you to buy every home pregnancy test you see. In fact you don’t have to go too far to find one that works for the cost of a coffee. A Home Pregnancy […]
What Products To Stockpile For Maternity Leave
YOUR BEST DEFENSE AS A NEW PARENT IS TO BE PREPARED Deciding what products to stockpile for your maternity leave and how much is no easy task. It’s no secret that when you transition to maternity leave you will take a big hit to your regular monthly income. What can make it even harder is that […]
Surviving A Lower Income On Maternity Leave In Canada
Most parents-to-be struggle with the thought of living on a lowered income or some put off having a baby altogether for fear they can’t afford a child. I survived two pregnancies and two maternity leaves and made it through the after baby financial changes to our net income. I also have to mention that […]
Making Money on Parental Leave In Canada
Can I make money while on Parental leave in Canada? It’s no secret that the money you earn while you are off caring for your new baby is nothing compared to what you would make if you were back working full-time unless of course your company tops you up 100%. Readers often want to know […]
Maternity and Parental Leave Part 2: Budgeting
FINANCIAL PLANNING BEFORE YOUR BABY ARRIVES IS CRUCIAL Ideally, you’ve gone on maternity leave only after working for at least the minimum 600 hours (about 15 weeks full-time) in the last 52 weeks or since your last Employment Insurance claim. This will ensure you receive the current maximum payment per week. For many families, this […]
Maternity and Parental Leave Part 1 – The Basics
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATERNITY LEAVE Even if you have the easiest baby in the world, maternity or parental leave won’t be the blissful paradise you imagined if you’re constantly stressed about your reduction in income. In this two-part series I’ll outline how the benefits work, and how you can make them work […]