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Personal finance
How much do kids cost? – plus 5 tips to help lighten the load
Children might be priceless, but sadly not literally. We break down the average cost of having kids and share five tips to help lighten the load.
Published Aug 14, 2023
Published
Aug 14, 2023
Important information - This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.
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Laura Burridge
Client Initiatives and Trading Lead
Laura specialises in all things financial planning with over 6 years' experience. She covers a wide range of topics, including top tips for inheritance tax planning, retirement and growing wealth.
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Published: 14th August 2023