How to Survive on MATERNITY Pay | Statutory maternity pay

[@emmaramsay5585]

Me and my partner knew we wanted children early in our relationship, we had a separate maternity savings account which we used to support my year off, we had saved enough to take my monthly wage from the savings account, we saved the maternity pay & it went into a savings account for that child. I did have a good maternity package too! We’re doing the same for baby number two!

[@JessicaCheape]

Really knowledgable video with easily digestible chunks of important information. I also love the old school Harry Potter books in the background! 😊

[@LookingAfterYourPennies]

Thank you so much! The books were a steal, I got them for A-QUID-EACH, yeah.. a quidditch joke.. sorry I'll let myself out.

[@JessicaCheape]

@@LookingAfterYourPennies I’m here for it!! 🤣

[@trixie60990]

Amazing video x

[@metotme9761]

Thanks for all this info

[@yasmin6058]

Why is maternity leave so low in the UK, it’s terrible. Fingers crossed it will be alright

[@LookingAfterYourPennies]

I've seen much more supportive systems from other countries, it's a shame it's how it is in the UK.

[@meganalice93]

Not as bad as America. I cry when I see how little they get. Even if baby is premature x

[@rachaelfakile3358]

Is it better to spread your OMP over the 52 week period? Do you pay less tax in total?

[@leecaddick8502]

Hi. Do u get taxed on smp? Or is the 736 a month your bring home?

[@Spaceblossem]

I’ve been on sick leave for 5 weeks and I’m due in September, I’m hoping to go back but I’m now worried about what my average earnings will be, currently my weekly earnings are £350 a week but where I was on sick pay my pay dropped to £300 for the month. Will I end up screwed if I end up needing to be off sick for longer

[@trixie60990]

❤

[@cunliffest]

I spy Harry Potter books 📚 😂 Did you put money into savings on mat leave? What percentage is reasonable?