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Finishing College as a Single Parent

Getting an education is crucial to attaining independence as a single parent. Without it you can never make enough money to be completely financially stable. After a divorce the thought of going back to school can be daunting. Chances are you are working full time just trying to make enough to keep food on the table as it is. You may be afraid of the added expense of going to school. However, going to college doesn’t have to be expensive. There are lots of government grants and scholarships specifically designed to help single mothers go back to school. Going back … Continue reading →

Single Parents: Getting Assistance

Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs in life, if not the toughest. Being a single parent is even more difficult. In these trying economical times that we are living in it is hard enough to make it on two incomes, let alone one. You may come to the point where you just cannot keep up the fight. When and if things get to that point do not hesitate to check into receiving some type of government assistance. Before doing so it is important to work with the other parent to see if there is a better way … Continue reading →

Evaluating Government Assistance

A huge chunk of single parents who have custody of their children do not get child support. That is a fact. Even among those who do, many do not get nearly enough to help make those ends meet. While the word “welfare” carries with it a negative connotation, there are many government assistance programs that can benefit a single parent. You may not think of things like federal financial aid for school or Head Start programs as government assistance. There may also be community or city programs that you are able to access as a single parent that don’t have … Continue reading →

Single Parents and College: Finances

A big concern for a lot of single parents is finances, and when you go back to school, those concerns can double. When you go back to school, you have to worry about tuition, books, gas, and extra child care on top of the financial things you already worry about. This can not only put a lot of stress on you, but your child/ren can and will pick up on that stress, and you may get short and testy with your children. The only way to avoid this is to have a plan. There are several ways to get help … Continue reading →

Single Moms – Improving the Financial Picture

Most single moms will agree that the number one challenge has to do with money. Unfortunately, studies still show that while the gap of income between men and women is getting closer, men still make more money than women do for the same job. Going from a two-income family down to one, and being the individual who makes less can be tough. Obviously, some compromises have to be made and at first, you might feel discouraged and even defeated. Remember, just because things start out financially bumpy does not mean they have to remain that way. To boost your financial … Continue reading →

Income for Single Moms

For many women going through a divorce or death of a spouse, starting over as a single mom is tough. Although challenges include running the household and supporting the children emotionally, there is always the financial aspect. Considering that some single moms have not been in the workforce for years, this challenge becomes even greater. If you are now a single mom but you have no idea what type of job to look for, I recommend you first consider your skills. Even though you may have been a stay-at-home mom without any skills to offer, the truth is that you … Continue reading →

Government Grants for the Single Parent

Unfortunately, obtaining information about single parent grants can be challenging. As the number of single parents continues to rise, the need for assistance, specifically in raising the children also increases. For many single parents, trying to go it alone on a single home income can be stressful, which is why the government has developed a number of grants to help. The good news is that you can secure financial support by proving that you need it in the help of raising a child. Without a second income, offering a child all the good things of life is hard, which is … Continue reading →

A Better Future Lies Ahead

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When you are a single parent just making ends meet can be a struggle. The only way to get you and your children into a better financial position is through education. I know what you’re thinking, there already aren’t enough hours in the day or enough money to go around, how can you possibly go to school? It may be easier than you think. Many career paths will offer the chance to do a paid apprenticeship. You learn, while you are working so you gain usable, real life job experience. As a single mother you may also qualify for tuition … Continue reading →

Thinking About Going Back To School?

Your economic situation doesn’t have to stay where it is. As a single parent you may qualify for various grants that can help you get a certificate or degree and create a better life for you and your kids. This will also give you some time for yourself, so it’s like killing two birds with one stone. It’s hard enough being a single parent and working a full time job—whether you work from home or at a typical nine to five job. Top this off with taking care of the bills, the kids, the house, and it doesn’t leave much … Continue reading →