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To think my monthly savings aren’t enough?

29 replies

Cokefirst · 28/06/2025 13:26

I’m 29 and a married mum of 15 month old twins.
I am starting part time work (2 days a week) soon and DH works full time.
Our combined household income once I start work will be around £5300 monthly.

After taking childcare and all household bills out, we give each other a healthy amount of spending money for ourselves and the kids.
I then am able to save £350 monthly for long term savings and DH saves around £700.

His savings however will mainly need to be used to support his parents as they have are in financial trouble.

Is £350 a month okay to save currently with young kids? I could maybe save more but it would mean compromising quality of life in the present.

OP posts:
Lmnop22 · 28/06/2025 13:39

£350 is fine. Remember how much more you’ll have in a couple of years when your babies start school and you’re not paying an extortionate amount in childcare fees/can work full time again!

Evaka · 28/06/2025 13:37

The parents situation sounds risky. Is he protecting a sensible amount of existing savings before committing to help them? It's lovely he wants to take care of them but your two babies should be his top priority.

Merryoldgoat · 28/06/2025 13:35

A) Is there a long term plan to assist your PIL in improving their financial situation?

B) why aren’t you saving family money jointly?

mrsed1987 · 28/06/2025 13:28

I mean I work 3 days a week and don't have any spare for saving at the moment so I'd say £350 will be fine!