Kids Ain't Cheap

‘Taking the very adult step of starting a family is often daunting, but if you don’t have your money sorted it can turn one of life’s most rewarding experiences into something incredibly stressful and much more difficult than it should be. Kids Ain’t Cheap covers all the key areas you need to get right to make the smartest money and investing moves for your family (or future family).’

Ben Nash, financial adviser, founder of Pivot Wealth and author of Replace Your Salary by Investing

‘This book is a must-read for everyone who is a parent or planning to become a parent. Ana goes through all the research, facts and things you need to know about before having kids. Reading this book and applying some of the strategies Ana mentions could save families thousands of dollars (and countless arguments later down the line)! I highly recommend reading this book!’

Queenie Tan, Founder of Invest With Queenie

‘Ana Kresina’s Kids Ain’t Cheap is the ‘other’ parenting book. This beautifully written financial parenting book gives you a step-by-step guide to all things money and parenting. Ana’s book makes you see that you are not alone in navigating the costs of raising your bundles of joy. Her stories, interviews, knowledge and facts make Kids Ain’t Cheap the only finance parenting book you’ll ever need.’

Evan Lucas, author of Mind over Money, Head of Strategy at InvestSMART and financial media personality

‘Ana’s detailed research and her own personal journey provide a roadmap for budgeting, financial planning and investing while navigating the uncertainty of parental leave and the often-overlooked costs of early childhood education and care (ouch). Recognising the cultural inequities that influence financial literacy, Ana shares a wide range of parenting experiences, emphasising the value of learning from one another.’

Molly Benjamin, founder of the Ladies Finance Club and author of Girls Just Wanna Have Funds

‘Kids Ain’t Cheap comes at a critical point in time for those considering having children in today’s world. It is a meaningful resource for those of us who feel overwhelmed at the prospect of affording children and empowers us with the tools we need to approach potential parenthood with a plan.’

Emma Edwards, financial behaviour expert and founder of The Broke Generation

‘Kids Ain’t Cheap is your roadmap to the most financially daunting - but rewarding - experience in your life. So few books prepare families for the uncertainty of life’s biggest challenge, but Kids Ain’t Cheap can help you navigate the complex and confusing world of financial parenting.’

Owen Raszkiewicz, founder of Rask and host of the Australian Finance Podcast

Hailing from Canada, Ana Kresina is the mother of two small children and a financial educator who works in the financial technology sector. Her love of personal finance, parenthood, and technology is apparent in both the content she creates, documenting her journey to financial independence, and as Head of Product and Community at Pearler. She is the co-host of two of Australia’s leading podcasts, the Get Rich Slow Club podcast and ETFs for Beginners.

Ana has been featured on the ABC, AFR, AusBiz, the Australian Finance Podcast and the Girls That Invest podcast. In her free time, she is either adventuring, parenting, or eating cheese.

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