Today we are lucky to have Paul on The Whole Circle. Paul has been a financial planner for over 15 years. He is a father of two and recently started a podcast of his own, Financial Autonomy after he recognised a need for advice on everyday financial matters.

We have him on our show today to talk about setting yourself up to start a family, so if you’re thinking about starting a family, then this is the episode for you.

  • We ask Paul about what it truly means to be financially strong and having a handle on your cash flow before your baby arrives.
  • We chat about the best time to narrow down to living off one wage; and
  • We discuss the private health vs public system when it comes to the birth.
  • We also talk about the many government benefits that are set up to help you out. Such as paid parental leave, family tax benefits, newborn payments and childcare rebates.
  • We discuss our personal experiences on buying EVERYTHING, plus some of the sneaky ways that marketers in the baby industry play on your vulnerabilities as a new parent.

This podcast focuses predominantly on ways to financially make it through the first 12 months of your newborn arriving home, rather than overwhelming yourself thinking about years down the track.

As always, please seek out financial advice pertinent to your situation, this podcast is simply a guide to use.

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