Is Cord Blood Banking Necessary?
By Singapore's Budget Babe  •  August 18, 2018
Becoming first-time parents sure comes with lots of stuff (and costs) to think about. One of the key concerns we had was whether we ought to store our baby's cord blood - our gynae and relatives were for it, but the sentiments online were mixed.

We've always heard that storing a baby's cord blood was expensive, but when we enquired, the costs were honestly much lower than what we expected. At just $5,000+ to store our baby's cord blood for 21 years, that works out to be less than $20 a month - even lesser than what we pay for (financial) insurance!


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By Singapore's Budget Babe
Budget Babe is an ordinary lady striving to achieve financial freedom in Singapore before the age of 45. She is always looking for cost-effective ways to live a fulfilling life in amidst Singapore's rising costs, and writes in order to empower fellow Singaporeans on taking charge of their own lives and finances. The final goal is to eventually break free from the competitive rat race. Will I meet you there? ...
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