Having a baby is life-altering in every respect - and your finances are no exception.  

But there are ways to navigate how much growing your family can turn your finances upside down.  

Stephanie Pow is the founder of Crayon. She’s on a mission to make it easier for parents to effectively manage the dollars and cents alongside the nappies and sleepless nights. 

She joins Nadine this week to discuss what people need to know about parental leave, including some 'quirks' in the law that can be surprising - and costly - for parents. 

If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz 

Having a baby is life-altering in every respect - and your finances are no exception.&nbsp;&nbsp;
But there are ways to navigate how much growing your family can turn your finances upside down.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Stephanie Pow is the founder of Crayon. She&rsquo;s on a mission to make it easier for parents to effectively manage the dollars and cents alongside the nappies and sleepless nights.&nbsp;
She joins Nadine this week to discuss what people need to know about parental leave, including some 'quirks' in the law that can be surprising - and costly - for parents.&nbsp;
If you have a question you want answered, or a financial story to share, get in touch at <a href="mailto:nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz">nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz</a>&nbsp;

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.  

Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz 

The Prosperity Project is a weekly personal finance podcast from the NZ Herald. Join host Nadine Higgins every Monday as she talks to experts from New Zealand and around the world about the biggest money issues to help you become more prosperous.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Follow The Prosperity Project on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. To get in touch with the podcast, email <a href="mailto:nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz">nadine.higgins@nzme.co.nz</a>&nbsp;

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The 'quirks' of Paid Parental Leave any prospective parent needs to know

Could an old job be holding money you’ve forgotten about?

In this episode of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins speaks to NZBritannia founder Alun Rees-Williams about the UK pension money many Kiwis lose track of after working overseas. Some people discover multiple pension schemes from different jobs, and in rare cases, the amounts can be life-changing.

They discuss why these funds are so easy to forget, how UK pensions differ from KiwiSaver, what to consider before transferring money back to New Zealand, and why the worst mistake is simply losing track of what exists. Even if you’ve never worked in the UK, it’s a useful reminder to keep tabs on every retirement account attached to your working life.

Could an old job be holding money you&rsquo;ve forgotten about?
In this episode of The Prosperity Project, Nadine Higgins speaks to NZBritannia founder Alun Rees-Williams about the UK pension money many Kiwis lose track of after working overseas. Some people discover multiple pension schemes from different jobs, and in rare cases, the amounts can be life-changing.
They discuss why these funds are so easy to forget, how UK pensions differ from KiwiSaver, what to consider before transferring money back to New Zealand, and why the worst mistake is simply losing track of what exists. Even if you&rsquo;ve never worked in the UK, it&rsquo;s a useful reminder to keep tabs on every retirement account attached to your working life.

The forgotten pension money Kiwis are leaving behind

The IRD is ramping up crypto enforcement and some investors are discovering they owe tax on gains that have long since disappeared. Crypto tax specialist Tim Doyle joins Nadine Higgins to explain why even small investors are now in the IRD's sights, the mistakes that create nightmare tax bills and what to do if you've fallen behind.

The IRD is ramping up crypto enforcement and some investors are discovering they owe tax on gains that have long since disappeared. Crypto tax specialist Tim Doyle joins Nadine Higgins to explain why even small investors are now in the IRD's sights, the mistakes that create nightmare tax bills and what to do if you've fallen behind.

The crypto tax problem nobody warned you about

Most of us enter negotiations with a level of awkwardness and trying not to sound greedy. It's not the strongest tactic, but nor is making demands based on your perceived value. 

Negotiating expert and founder of Sheer Negotiations, Noa Sheer, joins Nadine to share her advice on how to handle everything from salary reviews to buying a house, The pair discuss the psychology behind successful negotiating and why women often undersell themselves before the conversation even starts.

There are simple mistakes that could cost you thousands, and a few tricks that could help you reach your negotiating goals.

Noa also explains why 'winning' isn’t always about money, and how understanding what really matters to both parties can completely change the outcome.

Most of us enter negotiations with a level of awkwardness and trying not to sound greedy. It's not the strongest tactic, but nor is making demands based on your perceived value.&nbsp;
Negotiating expert and founder of Sheer Negotiations, Noa Sheer, joins Nadine to share her advice on how to handle everything from salary reviews to buying a house, The pair discuss the psychology behind successful negotiating and why women often undersell themselves before the conversation even starts.
There are simple mistakes that could cost you thousands, and a few tricks that could help you reach your negotiating goals.
Noa also explains why 'winning' isn&rsquo;t always about money, and how understanding what really matters to both parties can completely change the outcome.

The 'quirks' of Paid Parental Leave any prospective parent needs to know

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