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Podcast: Worth Listening with Lauryn Williams
Episode: Preparing for Children: How to Plan Your Money Before Baby
Description: Becoming a parent changes your life and your finances! In this kickoff to our Parenting & Finances series, Certified Financial Planners Lauryn Williams and Chloe Moore walk through what to do before a child arrives so you can reduce stress, avoid costly surprises, and create a setup that actually supports your family. From "baby funds" and registries to leave policies, insurance, and estate planning, this episode is a practical checklist you can work through whether you're already expecting or just starting to plan. Lauryn also shares real-life lessons from welcoming her daughter, Arya—like why a flexible baby fu...