Category: Single Mom CPA

And what to do if they’re your only option Please Note: This article contains affiliate links that I may or may not profit from. Legal loan sharks are  now actively targeting people affected by coronavirus. They promise emergency relief – sometimes actually calling it Covid-19 financial relief – to people who are running out of...

The truth about budgets brings financial freedom Budgets are a single mom’s best financial friend – hands down. Kids are expensive, and it’s even harder to make ends meet when you’re working with one income. That’s where budgets come in to save the day. Unfortunately, just the word “budget” can turn people off. And the...

What to do if your limit was lowered or your card was canceled When you’re stuck in a financial crisis situation, credit cards can give you some extra breathing room. That’s especially true if you’ve already burned through your emergency savings… slashed your budget to the bone… and done everything possible to bring in more...

When you’re a single parent, it doesn’t take much to knock you into a financial crisis. Sudden job loss… flooded basement… a sick or injured child… dozens of things can make you dip into and use up your emergency savings. And those financial setbacks can leave you struggling to make ends meet. Lots of times,...

Overcome Anti-Woman Retirement Obstacles to Fully Fund Your Future Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. It’s harder for women to save money for retirement – that’s just a fact. And that can leave many of us in a dicey situation when we’re...

Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, I may receive a commission. You want to save money, but how? When you’re a single mom on a tight budget, saving for anything can feel impossible. The key to successful saving plans is setting SMART goals: Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic...