309 how do people afford kids in this economy? with (Betsy Westcott)

On this episode of Financially Fierce, Jess sits down with Betsy Westcott to unpack the real cost of having kids and why so many people are questioning whether they can actually afford parenthood. From record-low birth rates and rising childcare fees to fertility costs, housing pressure and the motherhood penalty, they explore what it really costs to raise a family today.Buy Jess's new book 'Get Growing: A No-Nonsense Guide to Cultivating Wealth and Financial Freedom' in the link below: click here.To organise a Clarity Call chat with Jess, or to check out either The Evergreen Money Growing Club, or The Greenhouse Money Growing Program, click here.Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. Jessica Brady is a money educator, former financial adviser and an authorised representative (No. 1259972) of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd – AFSL 451289 | ABN 32 164 927 708 | Corporate Authorised Representative No. 1305567. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.