Recent Single Parents Blog | Finances PostsYes, You Can Work At Home! Part 2by Angel Lynn Diamond28 Apr 2009 03:43 PMWorking at home is increasing in popularity, especially amongst moms with children who are trying to raise their family and bring in a much needed income. Single moms are even finding that this is a possibility. Receiving the Child Support That Your Child Deservesby Angel Lynn Diamond19 Apr 2009 10:53 AMIt takes two to tango and with that comes responsibility. Is your baby's other parent trying to ditch their obligation to contribute with child support payments? Do not let it happen. It is so difficult to raise a child on your own even with additional financial help. Savings for Single Parentsby Angel Lynn Diamond18 Apr 2009 04:34 PMI know that the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and your kids are getting all excited about playing outdoors. The single parent, being the practical people that they are, must think about winter for a bit before getting all carried away about the upcoming summer season. Single Parenting: Rake In the Cash with a Second Incomeby Angel Lynn Diamond26 Feb 2009 05:57 PMOne thing that single parents need the most besides a little more sleep is a second income. Being a single parent means producing a dual income on a one-income check. Single Parents and Birthday Party Budgetingby Angel Lynn Diamond07 Feb 2009 06:03 AMHaving a birthday party can take a chunk out of your wallet. Having more than a couple of kids to give a party for can lead us to the poorhouse if we are not careful. This is true for parents everywhere, but a single parent or families with one income can feel the pinch that much worse. Myths About Child Supportby Nicole Humphrey17 Aug 2008 12:35 PMIf you are a single parent with custody of your child, you should be collecting child support. However, that isn't always the case. Did you know that according to the National Coalition for Child Support, there is $89 Billion in past-due child support currently uncollected in the United States. Preparation and Stocking Up-From a Single Parent's Point of Viewby Kori Rodley Irons31 Jul 2008 03:27 PMIn my years as a single parent, there are a few strategies that I have found quite beneficial-not only do they make my life a little easier, but they give me peace of mind and just make good sense. Wherever possible, I try to make sure that I do not run out of important things. Accepting Rising Costs and Expensesby Kori Rodley Irons23 Jul 2008 10:25 AMYesterday, I was moving throughout the grocery store and for some reason, the prices of the items on the shelves and in the cases were really catching my attention. Budgeting Help for a Single Parentby Kori Rodley Irons14 Jul 2008 08:42 PMYou know you SHOULD do a budget, but you may find yourself living paycheck to paycheck and being too tired, overwhelmed or uneducated to know how to go about designing a budget that will actually reflect your family finances and help you to plan for expenses. What Have You Learned About Money for Your Next Partnership?by Kori Rodley Irons13 Jul 2008 08:03 AMYesterday, I wrote about the importance of brushing up on one's math skills and mastering some basic math and financing skills as a single parent. Recent Blog Comments ruthann8 says... "But I am terrified of the day we have to replace our roof!" |
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