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The extra cost of having twins

Having twins can prove a much bigger financial hit, it has emerged. New research from charity Twi...

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12.31 13 Sep 2024


The extra cost of having twins


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12.31 13 Sep 2024


Having twins can prove a much bigger financial hit, it has emerged.

New research from charity Twins Trust and Per Capita suggests parents of twins or triplets are paying almost €24,000 more in the first year after their childrens’ birth compared with those who had two babies in succession.

Joining Andrea to discuss these costs are listeners with twins.


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