MoneySaving Dads

A question about : Separation advice

We are not married, but have 2 kids around 10 years old. We've got house in her name, she wants me to move out and keep the kids and the house and expects me to continue paying the mortgage - which I have paid for over 10 years. (My total contribution to the house is equal hers.)

My guilt is allowing her to walk over me right now and I have no fight left. This relationship has gone wrong because of me.

A question about : Haircuts

I don`t think I've ever taken the kids for a haircut, but is there any way to save money here? I appear to have spent via the OH some GBP8.50 for about 2cm of hair lopped off in 5 minutes.

A question about : Working with a young family

Hi,

Since having a child, I have found it more and more difficult to juggle the demands of having a family life and having a job. It seems to me that increasingly I have to choose between having a job or seeing my child.

A question about : Ex wife leaving town and leaving kids, but stalling

Hi all,

A question about : How is everyone's routine?

I've been reading a few threads on this board and it seems that there is a consensus that we all want to be the best dads possible, but struggle managing to fit enough hours in the day. I was wondering what people's routine is, and does this ever change? I'm a fairly young dad (23) with a 8 month old, so any perspective from anyone would be fantastic

A question about : Shaving Money Saving Ideas

So we all know the high cost of cartridge razors is pretty high and recently I have just got back in to double-edge shaving.
With blades less than 3p per unit, it seems like a pretty good step. However the creams and soaps can get really expensive but the smart price shaving foam is alright.

Some people suggest the Mach 3 is better than their 5-blade fusion, although it's been so long since I used either I can't remember.

Anyone else had any thoughts on this?

A question about : advice on what to feed a toddler

my son and d-i-l have been visiting from abroad with my granddaughter who is 3. my d-i-l is a rather anxious person and determined everything must be perfect for her daughter. so she has been a big advocate for attachment parenting and also for a healthy diet . this means there is a very limited range of things Elsa can eat which d-i-l considers healthy. Elsa is tiny for her age and very thin but my d-i-l does not seem to connect the two things ie her weight and her diet

A question about : CSA Calculations for a landlord Father

I am not yet separated, but can possibly see it going thatway shortly.

I want to make sure I am straight from the off.

I have some of my income come via PAYE via a Ltd co and someof it via personally held BTL properties.

Am I correct in thinking that I need to include the weeklygross rent as income, or am I to deduct expenses, like mortgage payments? (as Iwould with my tax return?)

Any help appreciated