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How I Manage My Money With The Hidden Costs Of Raising A Family

Posted on 25 August 202430 April 2025 by Brian Chikami

According to the Child Poverty Action Group’s report raising a child in the UK from birth to age 18 costs an average of £152,747 for a couple. As a father of two, my wife and I are on that same boat with £300k plus of financial responsibility. Let’s break down how I manage my money […]

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Starting A Family Is Amazing, But Not Cheap.

Posted on 21 December 202330 April 2025 by Brian Chikami

The average cost of raising a child in the UK, including housing and childcare from birth to 18 years old, is £202,660. That’s £11,258 a year. We can sympathise with lower-income households because the UK poverty line for a two-parent household with two children under the age of 14 is £20,099 per year. I’ve come across […]