Opinion | Times Readers Open Up About the Real Cost of ...
Jun 25, 2025 · Last year, Times Opinion asked readers to tell us about their journey to motherhood. Almost 2,000 responded, and an overwhelming number were not actually focused on the path to …
Times Readers Open Up About the Real Cost of Motherhood
Jun 25, 2025 · Despite societal criticism that parents should bear the financial burden of raising children, the emotional and mental toll on mothers is significant, with studies showing worsening mental health …
The true cost of motherhood? Start with £65,000 in lost earnings
Of all the learning curves one has to climb after becoming a parent, the “motherhood penalty” is up there with the steepest. Last week the Office for National Statistics revealed that UK women lose an …
Early motherhood carries wage penalty, while delaying pays off
1 day ago · The study, one of the first to examine long-term earnings across different early reproductive paths, found that women who became mothers early in life earned significantly less over time than ...
Motherhood’s Price Tag: The Financial Reality Of Working Vs ...
Feb 11, 2025 · Motherhood isn’t just an emotional journey—it’s an economic decision with lifelong financial consequences. From a financial planning perspective, the decision of a working mother— …
New study shows early motherhood carries wage penalty, while ...
3 days ago · New study shows early motherhood carries wage penalty, while delaying pays off A woman’s early career pregnancy decision may shape her financial future for decades, according to …
Motherhood changes how women spend, save and think about money
Nov 23, 2025 · Our findings highlight that the true cost of motherhood goes beyond what meets the eye and the need for a broader recognition of the financial labour that mothers bear.