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Money Matters in Pregnancy

Starting and planning for a pregnancy is an amazing time but it can come with stress and worry of managing your income and finances. Part of this new adventure could leave your feeling very confused when you have to look into what maternity leave pays, how to manage your finances and be constructive with your…

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Which Life Insurance Company?

In most cases you can arrange cover over the phone, and you are unlikely to need a medical if you are in good health. There are big differences in the cost of cover between the various banks, building societies and insurance companies. The new companies aren’t necessarily the most competitive, relying instead on heavy marketing to bring their insurance…

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What does health insurance cover?

Some companies, such as HSA, pay a cash sum if you are hospitalised, but do not pay for treatment. Others cover the cost of the hospital bed and treatment. Most health insurance companies do not cover the cost of having your baby privately unless there is a medical complication. HSA offers a fixed payment of between £90 and…

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Travel during pregnancy : before you leave

Whether you’re visiting seaside resorts or experiencing more tropical climates, travel during pregnancy takes some extra planning and care. If you’re planning a journey for business or pleasure, read on to find out everything you need to know about travelling with ‘bump’. Before you go You cannot be guaranteed a complication-free ride through pregnancy, so before you leave it’s important…

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Father wins right to part-time hours

20 April 2000 DADDY GOES PART-TIME A FATHER has won the right to cut his hours to part-time so he can help care for his daughter. Robert Jones, who works for an insurance company, asked if he could work part-time after his daughter Matilda was born 10 months ago. The company refused to let him…

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Insurance Threat For Independent Midwives

Plans to ensure all health professionals are insured against adverse outcomes could mean the end for independent midwifery, experts have warned. The Independent Midwives Association (IMA) says its members cannot get professional indemnity insurance (PII) and without a rethink on the new proposals, independent midwifery would effectively become illegal. The IMA says that it’s impossible…

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‘I love the flexibility’

Working from home Mums Babyworld members share their experiences, good and bad, of working from home. ‘I love the flexibility’ ‘I sometimes feel like I have TWO full-time jobs’ ‘Some people don’t view it as a proper job’ ‘The pros far exceed the cons’ ‘I love the balance that I now have’ ‘I love the…

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Why be your own boss?

Working from home or being your own boss often becomes an attractive proposition for mums considering returning to work. We take a look at the pros, the cons, the job possibilities and the realities of this type of work. Why be your own boss? After having a baby, many women seriously rethink their career to…

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How to prepare for your Holiday

It is essential that parents prepare as much as they can for their family holidays. For one in ten parents, organising their travel insurance is considered no more important than cleaning the house when preparing for a family holiday! A further 24 per cent find packing for the family to be a major cause of…

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Money and legal help

Money and legal help Baby bonds Maternity entitlements Childcare allowance and other benefits Do we need life insurance? Do we need healthcare insurance? Planning for school fees and University Saving accounts for your child Starting a pension Creating a family budget Working Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit How will the Budget affect you?…

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