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7 financial steps to plan for a baby

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1 OPEN A SEPARATE ACCOUNT

Once you’ve decided you want a baby, start saving! It’s a good idea to do so in a separate account because money in your transactional account is easy to spend. Consider setting up a monthly debit order. Many banks give you the option of linking a savings account to your transactional account. Or you can open

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