Money Worries!!
Hello,
I know everyone goes through this, but its something I need some advise on, as I am not sure what to expect.
My partner is just past 6months (Baby due end-July), and I'm concerned about money, etc.
Due to my earnings we can only get the maternity leave pay, child benefit.
We are going to be renting a flat for ??500 a month, our total income including the benefits, etc to my wage is going to be about ??1800 a month.
Has anyone been in this situation I just dont know how much it will be for the baby during the first few months??
If this does not make sense please ask me to translate it better, I'm a confusing guy!!
Many thanks
Michael x x
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Take care
Kerry xx
I'm the only one who drives out of us both and generally we dont have any bills apart from the mobiles and obviously now the usually gas, electric, etc.
After working everything out bill-wise we should have about ??430 left after paying everthing off, including petrol and food. I expect this to change as the 'unexpected' bills always fly in every so often!
I am paying off a loan thats ??230 per month which ends in October so I guess that means extra income come that time.
Your reply helped alot thanks again, hope all is well your end!!
Michael x x
I would also advise signing up for reward cards like boots, sainsburys, tesco etc coz it can help a little.
Also you can buy great baby stuff on ebay for less than the shops.
Last thing I would suggest is try not to worry (easier said than done) I have three kids and can get by (just about) on ??200 a week for everything apart from rent.
most baby things you can get second hand - check out freecycle for bags of clothes etc. when they are small they aren't really in the clothes long enough to wear them out.
we manage on a lot less than ??1800 and our mortgage is bigger.
lins xxx
to get onto it you got to yahoo.co.uk
go to groups
sign up
then when ujve done that
in the search bar type freecycle but put your town or county first eg. cambridge freecycle, or fenland freecycel.
then away you go. if you need anymore help just email me on staceyr1234@hotmail.com. if u cant do it ill set it up for you send u the details then u change the password. anything to help!!!
good luck xx
good luck with the baby
Me and my partner have got lots of stuff ready for bubba such as nappies, clothes,etc...
Family/friends have been great too with buying big stuff like prams, car seat, cot, etc
Got ourselves prepared with the benefits too, its just a matter of waiting for baby to be born and things will get rolling!!
Thanks again and good luck with all of you too, all the best Michael x