Thinking ahead [Independent.ie]
- Published: 09 August 2011
AS a mother of a young girl, Sian Sharkey is thinking ahead.
The future expense of putting her daughter Isla, who is eight months, through secondary school and college has prompted her and husband Kevin to make plans.
"Since Isla was born we have started getting child benefit of €140 a month. We have not got into the habit of spending it and instead are putting €100 a month into a savings plan," she said.
"I am worried about the costs of everything from uniforms to books. We want some money there so she can have everything she needs when the time comes," Ms Sharkey added.
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