Community Posts, Tips & Support on Work & Money

For moms who do you some serious stuff in your homes, walls, decor, Lighting etc.. what are the essential tools on top of drill hammer leveler wood cutter electric stapler etc? I need to build my toolkit and is love to hear the things you absolutely love to own

I have appointments for my daughters eyes and I don’t have a working phone I don’t know how to come up with $400 for my phone bill im a stay at home mom at the moment until a job will work with my schedule since I have therapy and can’t stand for a long period of time and doctors appointments for my daughter every 3...

Hi, I am currently 'sitting out of attendance' at Uni, meaning that I have my dissertation to write by May 2025 as my baby was born 3 days before it was due in this year 🙃 I was wanting to apply for universal credit as my money isn't too great, but I know that students don't qualify. Would I still be considered…

Anyone know how this tax works, with most of us coming from maternity leave and being on 0 salary for some time and going back lets say part time, there will be very little salary above the tax treshold for the tax year till April. Does anyone know, should this be accounted for already in the salary that we receive ...

Hello lovely Momas to be, just wondering about the UK maternity policy. It's very different and employers pay mainly SMP with no enhanced maternity pay. How long do you think is good for taking maternity leave 6 months, 9months or 12 months ?

I am looking for some ideas on how to make a little extra money whilst on Maternity Leave. My partner has just started as an apprentice Firefighter so taken a significant pay cut, and with my company only offering SMP we have agreed the maximum I can financially take off from work is 5 months, and that will still ...

I’m intrigued to know what everyone does and finding some inspiration. We are going through some financial stress at the moment. My partner’s business isn’t making much profit and I hate my job that I plan to not go back but need to find something else. I feel so sick at the thought of money.

Hi mummas, need some advice. I get £652 a month from universal credit that’s with my allowance and baby’s allowance. This barely stretches for the month with bills and expenditure. Is there something I don’t know?!! Should I be getting more ?

Anyone else feel guilty almost like they shouldn’t be taking a day off because of pregnancy related pains/problems?

When is everyone starting maternity leave? I’m worried I’m going off too early and will have nothing to do, but at the time of booking I felt so tired and done with work. (Finishing next Friday)