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How can we afford to do this?

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Flightsandfeelings · 17/06/2025 19:31

Posting for traffic and a hand hold.

Pregnant with first child.
DH on min wage job after being left redundant and once baby is here I will only get SMP. DH looking for other work but not getting anywhere.
Trying hard to get some savings together but I am so scared about how we'll afford to live once I've stopped working. Rent is so expensive, even in the crap town where we live. How does anyone afford to do this?

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Wolfpa · 17/06/2025 19:33

Have you taken a look at what benefits you will be entitled to?

also do you earn more than your husband? It may be more cost effective for him to take the parental leave.

Comedycook · 17/06/2025 19:33

Have you checked whether you'll be entitled to any benefits once the baby is here?

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