There’s been a lot of buzz about Obamacare lately and rightfully so. Health care reform is huge for the United States and the millions of uninsured citizens. However, Obamacare doesn’t exactly have everyone jumping for joy. Some are for it. Some are against it. And many don’t even understand it. I’ll admit, a couple weeks […]
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Shielding Children from Financial Struggles as a Single Mom
I am not even one year into single motherhood and although I have already experienced a wide range of emotions and frustrations, I know my journey has just begun. My number one goal is and always will be to look out for the best of interests of my daughters. I’m not perfect, I’m not a […]
The Importance of Savings for a Single Mom
Having an adequate amount of money saved is important for everyone, but when you are counting on yourself to cover all expenses and support your family, the importance of having a decent sized savings account skyrockets. Financial gurus around the pf world recommend having an emergency fund of at least 3-6 months worth of living expenses. In my […]
Should Single Moms Apply for Financial Assistance?
I think that we have covered the fact that being a single mother is HARD! It is hard in so many aspects, and in the beginning of single motherhood, finances take a big hit. A lot of us never imagined we would ever need anyone’s help – most of us never imagined that we would […]