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Budgeting for Baby – The First Year (Part 3 of 3)

This entry is part 3 of 3 in the series Budget for Baby

Posted: 11 Jan 2009 07:51 PM CST

The first year of a child is perhaps one of the most challenging times for new parents! The steep learning curve coupled with the excitement, fear and doubts that come with every new issue related to parenting is truly an unforgettable experience. :) Continue reading

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Budgeting for Baby – The First Month (Part 2 of 3)

This entry is part 2 of 3 in the series Budget for Baby

Budgeting for Baby – The First Month (Part 2 of 3)

Posted: 09 Jan 2009 07:52 PM CST

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The first month is the month of excitement for new parents and is also the time for your bank account to feel the impact on your finances from starting a family.

Before your bundle of joy arrives back home, you would have to consider the following:

  1. Caregiver
  2. Clothes & Accessories
  3. Room and furniture Continue reading

Budgeting for Baby – Part 1 of 3

This entry is part 1 of 3 in the series Budget for Baby

Posted: 08 Jan 2009 12:57 AM CST

Children are a scarce commodity in Singapore. With our total fertility rate at 1.29, families are becoming smaller and children are getting fewer.

The impact of this is that each child who is conceived becomes the jewel of the crown, the apple of the family’s eye and the precious one who will inherit all when he or she comes of age. Continue reading