How to Prepare Your Money for Maternity Leave

This is a beautiful time for your family, but it can also be financially stressful! Affording maternity leave can be challenging, especially in the U.S., where many parents lack access to paid leave and parental benefits. Being prepared can go a long way to ensuring baby, mom, and the entire family are healthy and happy. In this video, I cover: ✔️ How to create a detailed budget that accounts for reduced income and new baby-related expenses ✔️ How to build a dedicated savings fund for a baby ✔️ Where and how to find an employer’s leave policies ✔️ How to explore state programs like short-term disability insurance ✔️ How to reduce non-essential expenses, such as dining out or subscription services, and purchasing baby items second-hand to help stretch your budget. ✔️ Why side gigs or freelance work could be helpful to supplement income during this period WATCH NEXT: 👉    • Maternity Leave & Your Finances: Unpaid FM...   👉    • How to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast in 20...   👉    • 9 Employee Benefits that SAVE Working Pare...   👉    • Discover the 5 Best Childcare Options for ...   👉    • Digital Detox for Families: Balancing scre...   👉    • Budgeting Series - How to create a budget ...   Who Am I? 👋Hello! I'm Catherine Agopcan, creator of the Secure First Money Method™ — a five-stage framework that helps women build financial confidence by doing money in the right order. At Sisters For Financial Independence, we don't do hype. We build foundations. Subscribe For Weekly Videos: 💵 Managing money as a woman 💰 Budgeting for families 🛍️ Smart saving + mindful spending 📱Impact of technology on our wallets 📈 Building financial independence + generosity for the next generation Products: The Money Journal: https://amzn.to/4iAXwon My First Piggy Bank: https://amzn.to/4bVvzq0 My First Investment: https://amzn.to/4dvoEoG My First Lemonade Stand Business: https://amzn.to/4dBUK2c My First Book Fair: https://amzn.to/4dBUK2c Recommended Services: Video Editing: https://descript.cello.so/ATelEjIph7X HYSA Ally Savings: https://ally.com/referral?code=7W5J7W... Disclaimer & Disclosure: The information presented here does not consider the economic status or risk profile of any specific person. The information and opinions expressed should not be construed as investment/trading advice and does not constitute an offer, or an invitation to make an offer, to buy and sell securities. If you purchase a product or service linked, Sisters for FI may receive an "affiliate commission." We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." Sisters For FI Privacy Policy: https://sistersforfi.com/privacy-disc...