Have you watched the Netflix drama, Extraordinary Attorney Woo? If you haven’t, give it a try! The plot follows the life story of Woo Young Woo, a young lawyer with Asperger’s syndrome and how she navigates through her professional and personal life. It highlights the different sides of persons with disabilities (learning disabilities in particular – autism and high/low intelligence quotient) and further sheds light on the challenges caregivers faced. If you’re wondering why I’m talking about this drama… it’s because one thing that struck me throughout the series was… how Young Woo’s father planned his finances as a single parent. While it’s not elaborated in the show, we can tell that his kimbap (Korean rice rolls) business forms his main income stream, and they live rather comfortably in a two-storey house. Inspired by the drama, I hope this article can help caregivers and parents (or parents-to-be) plan their finances ahead...