Single Mom Credit Repair

bad-credit2A few years ago I began the journey of repairing my credit. I wanted a house so I knew that my credit score needed to be better. It took three months to see significant changes but it was well worth it once I walked into my new house.

Credit repair seems intimidating but it is all about research, knowledge, and perseverance. I became obsessed at one point, but I had to be that way if I wanted results. I didn’t have the money nor did I want to pay someone to do what I could do myself. (more…)

Side Hustle Tips for Octuplet Mom Nadya

sidehusseriesNadya, the Octomom, is getting hammered in the media right now. Last night I saw a clip with reporters hounding her as she tried to get to her car. Both large and small press outlet seem obsessed with her and are digging up as much dirt to discredit  her.

Now granted, she is a bit…ummm, different. Why would any woman, much less a single woman, want to have some many children? Why bring them into the world with no way to support them? There are a million questions that can be raised but none of them will change the situation.

What Nadya needs are solutions right now. (more…)

A Round-up of Single Mom Websites

singlemomsrockWhen I first heard about the internet and got online, one of the first things I searched out were websites for single moms. At the time there were very few and it seemed that the trend was a long way from picking up. Today there are quite a few, not as many as the mom sites, but they are increasing. The mom sites have sections for single moms and that’s okay but they do not really serve the needs of single moms as well as a dedicated site can. (more…)

Simple Savings Tips for Single Moms

Now this is an interesting story I read on CNN.com about ways to make money. Remember the change jar side hustle? Well I’m not the only one with this idea. In New York one family has made it a family affair. They pick up any coins they find on the streets, even in the snow. Now that’s dedication!

Even though the whole collecting change idea is not new, it is gaining popularity these days. Found money can come from many sources and its fun to see how much you can collect. (more…)