The Single Mothers Personal Finance Blog
Well I’m back in school and I’m loving it (no this is not a McDonald’s commercial)! I just love learning and I love it when my learning increases my earning potential. This photo is of the books I am using for my Java Programming course. I will be a certified Java Programmer after I finish [...] Read more »
Credit by exam: the missing piece in the college puzzle helps students reduce expenses If you are a 21st century student, you may be facing concerns over the rising cost of a college degree and the prospect of future college debt. You may be wondering, can I achieve my education goals and still find a [...] Read more »
Plenty of single moms (and new graduates) plan to go back to school to work toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. It’s a given that most of these same moms will be applying for financial aid and likely accepting student loans as part of the package. Here are a few facts and frequently asked questions [...] Read more »
Having a college degree is imperative in today’s competitive job market. Online universities are the most popular way that many people choose to further their education today. Programs offered by online universities are similar to those offered by traditional universities, and job opportunities increase for those with college degrees. Convenience Is A Reason For Popularity [...] Read more »
The other day I got an acceptance letter in the mail for an MBA program. It was a surprise because I applied in the summer but decided against going because I just don’t want to add to my student loans. I am also not ready to commit to the time required to complete the program. [...] Read more »
I had an amazing weekend! I went to visit my parents and see the young people in their church get in front of a large group of people to give a speech. These young men are only twelve years old, but they were courageous enough to stand in front of an audience and share a [...] Read more »
When: November 5, 2011 Where: Smyrna Conference Center in Smyrna, GA (in the Atlanta Metro area) Why: Because you are a smart woman and smart women get educated about money. Here are a few more details: Worth It! The Money Conference for Women will provide reliable Money Management, Investing, Career, Entrepreneur, Savings, Credit and Retirement [...] Read more »
Whether you are looking to earn a degree for yourself or you will soon be sending your teens off to college (or both), you should know that there are programs in place to help struggling parents pay for higher education. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will use your most recent tax [...] Read more »
