56. Smart Money Tips for New Moms: Budgeting, Planning, and Thriving with a Baby with Lori Atwood

About this episode

In this episode, financial planner Lori Atwood shares tips for new moms on budgeting and reducing financial stress during motherhood.

How do you prepare financially for the life-changing journey of motherhood? In this episode, I’m joined by Lori Atwood, a financial planner who specializes in helping families feel confident and prepared when adding a baby to the mix. Lori shares her expertise on how new moms and parents can reduce financial stress, create realistic budgets, and align money decisions with the values they want to build their family around. From maternity leave to unexpected baby expenses, Lori offers sim...

People in this episode

Host: Danielle Bruner

Guest: Lori Atwood

Topics covered

• financial planning
• budgeting
• new moms
• parenting
• financial stress

Keywords

• financial tips
• new moms
• budgeting
• maternity leave
• baby expenses

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: financial planner

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