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iv looked at it but i am on maternity leave dont i have to wait for that to finish?
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hmm unsure about that maybe give them a call and ask. you might still get accomodation supplement if you earn below $985 before tax
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There's 2 parts to the IRD payment, and one of those isn't income tested at all (your tax break which is paid to you in cold, hard cash).  It's a short-term thing, 6 weeks of payments I think, and you can receive it now, or at the end of the tax year. 

In all seriousness, is DF good about the family finances, or it it 'his money' vs. 'your money'?  Because if you're struggling to find money for baby stuff and household stuff, I wonder if it'd be worth you applying for it alone, and having it credited to your own bank account?  It is money for the baby, after all. 

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Iv never heard of the tax break thing i guess i should look into it..

To be honest i feel his money is his.. because when i ask hm for money to pay his share of something he will say something that makes me feel bad like "well now im broke" when im living off for 2 weeks what he lives off in one week.. i mean come on! And im still paying the same rent, food, power that he is except i pay for the drum guy to remove rubbish and pay the phone bill.. but when i say oh can you put in for this i feel bad! So i end up buying all her stuff that she needs..
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I think you guys need to look into the IRD/WINZ benefits, then do a budget together. IMO if you are trying to look after a 3wk old baby and worry about 'his money' and 'your money' then you're really in a stressful spot. When you have a child, things have to change to be 'our family', 'our time' and 'our money/expenses'.

The IRD are usually pretty helpful when you call up and ask what you are eligible for etc. Otherwise you can trawl through their website if you would prefer.
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Originally posted by BellaBabysMum BellaBabysMum wrote:



I hear you chick! Im in the exact same situation! Now since DH can be so stally i say what ever i paid for out of my own little bit of cash, when i on sell its my money to keep!! I myself outlayed over $1k on Ellas


Im the same iv spent every dollar i made since becoming pregnant buying kylahs things so when i sell them its my money.. well i am going to spend it on her but its my choice.

I also dong think he realizes i only get paid untill november..

Im trying to get him to put some money towards a bumbo with me..
i mean its not like im asking him to pay for a $300 shopping spree for me!

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My dp was a bit like yours so we adjusted how much rent we paid so it gave me a bit more money. I pay for food and he pays for everything else (including most of the rent) and it leaves us with a bit left over. Because my money pays for groceries its up to me to find the cheap options and try and get our bill down so i get more money and he tries to get out electricity down.

I know people keep saying this but it really does get easier for both of you.
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