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Raising a child can be expensive. It would help if you had a proper plan to secure your child’s future. As a parent, there is no particular formula for raising your child. You may be aware of their daily needs like a diaper change, napping, or feeding. However, it is paramount to also prepare for your child’s future.
These key steps will help you provide a better future for your child even in your absence.
Save Your Money
You never know when the rainy day will come, so it is best to start saving early. Get yourself in the culture of saving. Set aside a certain percentage of your income and channel it to a savings account. You may have to forego a few luxuries for this to happen.
You can open an account under your child’s name and deposit money weekly. The fact that the account bears your child’s name will motivate you to put in a few dollars every week.
Plan for College
Education is expensive. Unless your child qualifies for a sportsmanship scholarship, you will have to pay full tuition fees. According to a survey, 44% of mothers with teenagers wished that they started saving early.
As a parent, you wish to give your child the best. So first, browse through a few colleges and find out the tuition cost. Then, double the amount. The result is the amount you should raise to take your kid through school comfortably. If your child is still very young, the tuition fee may triple by the time they are of age.
It is best to always prepare for your child’s educational future. Even though your child qualifies for a scholarship, you may still have to pay for their accommodation, transport, and meals.
Create a Will
Your children are your successors. If you run a business, it is most likely that your children will take over the company. Without a will, your children may lose their inheritance. Therefore, it is essential to appoint an executor if your children are minors.
Some individuals may want to challenge an unfair will. Your executor will ensure that your children get your assets according to your wishes.
Financial Literacy
After securing adequate finances for your child, the next important step is to ensure they are financially literate. Teaching them to save while young inculcates the culture in them. It would help if you taught your children the fundamentals of making money, saving money, and growing money.
Imparting financial literacy in your kids helps them develop entrepreneurial skills and negotiation skills. In addition, when saving money, they can think critically and appreciate money’s value.
Eliminate Debt
As best as you can, try not to accumulate debt. Debt becomes a life sentence; in that, if you are unable to pay, your children will end up paying the debt. In addition, debt grounds you and makes it impossible to save your money.
If you can’t afford it, then don’t buy it. It is important to always live within your means while striving to give your children the best.
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