FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS

The 10 Most-Asked Financial Questions About Family Building, Answered

Starting a family, no matter what that looks like for you, costs women a lot. And not just financially. The effects on the body and mind from the process of becoming a mother are a whole other thing. Shockingly, this all gets overlooked in our society (that’s momwashing for you).

The all-women team of financial experts at Ellevest know this professionally — and those who are also moms know firsthand, too. That’s why we’re answering the 10 most-asked financial questions about family building: to help you lighten your mental load and feel more prepared when it comes to financial planning for starting a family.

Of course, the answers to these family-building questions will vary depending on your unique situation — where you live, what life stage you’re in, what your career looks like, and what your timeline looks like. But one tip that applies to anyone at any stage of the family-building process is to be as realistic as possible about the cost of having a family.

Use this Q&A to see what that means for you, so you can get a better idea of your financial options as you navigate how to best build your family.

🌈 5 money convos for LGBTQIA+ couples

Financial planning can look a little different for same-sex couples. If you’re joining your life with someone else — no matter how you or they identify — we encourage having money convos early and often.

But there are a couple of conversations that are especially important for LGBTQIA+ couples. Here are five things to talk about with your partner (and your financial planner), ASAP.

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