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Single Mom Savings Tip: Learn to Haggle!

January 7, 2010

Single moms often have to deal with financial hardships. Sometimes you might see that gorgeous dress or that perfect item you know your kids need, but you simply can’t afford the price on the tag. That’s when you make a decision: Do you walk away from it? Or do you learn to haggle the price?
Not [...]

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Even More Ways for Single Moms to Save Money

December 31, 2009

When it feels like you are scraping the bottom of the money barrel every month, how can you possibly save anything? For a single mother, every penny counts. But it is also important to save money for a rainy day or those emergencies that always seem to pop up right when you don’t have the [...]

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Tips for Finding Health Insurance for Single Moms

December 24, 2009

It’s a sad reality of today’s world: Health insurance costs more than most people can afford. Single moms who are trying their best to make ends meet can find the idea of health insurance laugh-worthy. How could they possibly afford the health insurance they need?
Before you throw in the towel, consider all the options for [...]

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How to Save When There’s No Money Left Over

December 17, 2009

How many times have you heard about the need for an emergency fund? It’s been mentioned several times on this blog, and you’ve probably heard a snippet of the same advice from every financial guru you have ever seen on television. It’s a fact that a savings account is a necessity for a rainy day [...]

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Single Mom’s Guide to Lowering Utility Costs

December 10, 2009

Sometimes the cost of heating and cooling your home can be what breaks your monthly budget. For a single mom, even the slightest “surprise” in the utility bill can mean the difference between paying it on time or having to juggle.
Don’t let utility costs compromise your chances of saving money or having plenty of food [...]

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Single Mom Guide to Budget-Friendly Gifts

December 3, 2009

Let’s face it: Holiday gift-giving can be tough on single moms. When you’re struggling to make ends meet, giving gifts to familiy and friends might seem like an impossible proposition. But remember the saying that the best gifts are those that come from the heart? That’s absolutely true — and here are some frugal gift [...]

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Single Mom Advice: How to Get Along with Your Ex

November 26, 2009

Dealing with your ex-husband, ex-boyfriend, or father of your child can be a difficult situation, no matter how long you have known each other. There are bound to be emotions running high over one thing or another. Even if your child was the product of a friendly romp with someone you still respect, when it [...]

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Single Moms and an Affordable Thanksgiving

November 19, 2009

Single mothers know just how important the holidays are to their children. Building family traditions is very important, especially when you feel as though you are run ragged by work, financial worries, family issues, and handling the day-to-day needs of your kids. Sometimes you just long for a moment to unplug, sit back, relax, and [...]

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More College Grants for Single Moms

November 12, 2009

So you’re a single mom who wants to go back to school, but you don’t know where to start. No worries! College grants for single moms are everywhere. It might not seem like there are all that many, but the key is in the specialization. General grants might be hard to come by, but if [...]

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