You can't legally invest in your child's name, and kids can pay a whopping 66% tax on investment income, so you need to tread carefully if you want to invest for their future.
I was struggling to pay $430 a week rent on a house in the suburbs until my boys and I downsized and moved into our tiny house - a converted school bus.
Winter school holidays are just around the corner and if you haven't booked a trip, the good news is that there are plenty of local activities to keep your kids busy - and away from technology - without breaking the bank.
Holiday prices can be up to 41% more expensive during school holidays, but there are ways to reduce your spend so that you're not left with debt lag at the end of your trip.
When Vanvisa fell pregnant, she and husband Callum didn't expect their newborn daughter to spend two weeks in the special care nursery at a cost of $10,000.
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