Single Mom Survey
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How often do you find information, programs, or resources especially designed with you, the single mom, in mind? I’ll admit there are more blogs, websites, and books on the subject of single motherhood, but precious few other resources.
We have to tailor them to meet our circumstances, because, let’s face it, most of what’s out there in the way of self-development, personal finance, and online resources are made with a two-parent family, couple, or single person without children in mind.
What we need is more information and resources with the single mom (or parent) in mind. I’d like to know what you want so I can beginning developing and researching information that will help you lead a richer life.
Please take a moment to complete the survey. It’s completely confidential. I will share the results in the next couple of weeks so you’ll know what matters to other single moms too.
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All the best and much success!
Samantha a.k.a. Rich Single Momma
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Rich Single Mom Tutorial: S.M.A.R.T. Goals
By · CommentsI often talk about having dreams and setting goals when people ask me how they can succeed in life. I came across this tip sheet today about how to set goals and thought I would share it with you.
Setting Goals the S.M.A.R.T Way
S – Specific State exactly what is to be accomplished
- Who is involved?
- What do I want to accomplish?
- Where am I going to do this?
- When am I going to do this?
- Which requirements or constraints Read More→
All the best and much success!
Samantha a.k.a. Rich Single Momma
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Single Mom’s Guide: Budget and Save on Small Income
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A single parent may encounter financial difficulties that require unusual effort, courage and discipline. Living below the poverty level or on less than $20,000 per year can present an overwhelming challenge.
Steps
- Get help. When children are involved, agencies are available for assistance. “Ask and you shall receive.”
- Contact the social service agency in your area. They will offer Read More→
All the best and much success!
Samantha a.k.a. Rich Single Momma
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Grants Sources for Single Mom
By · CommentsGoing to school and being responsible for providing for a child is difficult, but it can be done. You have options and in this day and age the opportunities are greater because of the internet.
I’ve included several sources of grants and scholarships for women below. This is a very general list. Some of the information may be repeated but look through them all anyway.
Have you considered going to school online? What about a program that offers in person studies and online studies so you only have to go to the actual school part time? As for working, perhaps you can find a work-study job or something on campus.
http://www.collegescholarships.org/grants/women.htm
http://www.ehow.com/list_5799514_education-working-women-returning-college.html
http://www.free-4u.com/women1.htm
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/women.htm
Remember, you have to do the research and apply early. I know it’s a pain but it’s worth it in the end. Also, bug your financial-aid officer at your college every week for new opportunities. They have the best information and can guide you.
If you are not already, get temporary governement assistance until you are finished with school. There will be plenty of opportunities to give back through taxes when you are working full time after school. There is no shame in getting help for a legitimate need.
If food is a concern, contact local food banks through churches and other non-profit organizations. Things are tight all over but you can still find help. Use coupons and buy items that are on sale in the store circular. Go to consignment shops for clothes and thrift stores for furniture. Go to the dollar store for inexpensive school supplies, etc.
Just don’t lay down and give up. There is always a workable solution. Also check into dependent care services on campus.
All the best and much success!
Samantha a.k.a. Rich Single Momma
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The Power and Beauty of Reinvention
By · CommentsI am the queen of reinvention it seems. I reinvent my life every 5 years or so. Why? Because it’s necessary for growth and moving to the next level in life.
For many, starting their lives over is the scariest thing in the world. Why do it? How can a person just stop in mid stream and change course? For me it’s the only way to feed my need for variety, self-development, and as I said before, movement to the next level.
This reinvention happens after a major crisis takes place in my life. Usually after I’ve made a mess of things and correct course. For some people (me included) it’s hard to learn from other people’s experience. We are experimental people.
We must get down in the mud and play. It may be dangerous, exciting, risky, or any other number of descriptive words. The point is living life on the sidelines taking notes doesn’t make sense when you can get in the game.
In the course of living problems come up. Stuff happens. The key is to learn from it and move on, either going in the same direction or changing course. In my life, I change course.
I move, change jobs, cut or color my hair, or adjust my attitude and thinking. All the while I am thinking about what happened, learning the lesson, and resolving to do things different the next time.
The area of life I have the most challenge is my relationships. It has taken much longer to learn the lessons in this area of life than the others.
I don’t know why, but matters of the heart, no matter what kind of woman you are, affects deeply. Fortunately I’m learning my truth and what works for me. It’s been a course in self-discovery, which has been quite painful; but that is what life’s all about.
The thing about self-discovery and the power of reinvention is, when I’m an old lady, I’ll have many stories to tell my grandchildren. I’ll have wisdom to pass on and will be able to wipe away their tears, assuring them they will be fine; because I’ve been there….
All the best and much success!
Samantha a.k.a. Rich Single Momma
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