The Single Mothers Personal Finance Blog
My kids and I are nuts about The Avengers and any other super hero characters. We see all the movies and have recently raved over Ironman 3 (definitely a must see). But who knew The Avengers could teach you about money? Well they are talking savings in a new comic I discovered over at PracticalMoneySkills.com. [...] Read more »
Some rules are meant to be broken – like the one about not wearing white after Labor Day. Others should remain sacrosanct, such as the rules of good credit. Those are the kind of rules that can make life easier and happier when you follow them – and help ensure your finances stay in good [...] Read more »
One of the most exciting parts of parenthood is watching your children learn as they grow. Of course, life’s lessons can be tough just as often as they can be pleasant. And as you want to protect kids from falling off their bike or scraping a knee, you also want to set them up for [...] Read more »
By Patrick Bet-David Turn on the television or read the newspaper at any given time, and there are plenty of stories that have to do with money. Unfortunately, it’s usually negative news how people don’t have enough money and are struggling to get by. Sadly, the richest country in the world has plenty of people [...] Read more »
Creating a budget can be intimidating. We see all the different variations and hear all the different opinions and it gets overwhelming. Fortunately, there is a way to create a budget that is easy and actually makes sense. It takes into account your income and relieves the guessing game. Using the percentage-based budget method is [...] Read more »
By Jason Alderman I’m a big believer in having the appropriate amount of insurance, especially when it comes to your health and personal liability. But if money is tight and you want to get the most bang for your buck, there are a few types of insurance you can probably do without – or that [...] Read more »
Have you ever thought of bankruptcy? It can be confusing and if you have thought of it you may feel embarrassed or afraid to make the call. Sometimes you need a fresh start, especially after getting a divorce. That legal process can wreak havoc on your financial life. For a little help in deciding if [...] Read more »
Want to live better on the money you already make? Visit TheDollarStretcher.com to find hundreds of articles to help you stretch your day and your dollar! Copyright 2013 Dollar Stretcher, Inc. Winter Basil During the summer, we plant a lot of basil. When I pick the basil, I clean it and put it in the [...] Read more »
