Single Mom Budgeting

Being a single mom is tough. Being a single mom on a limited budget is even more challenging. Here are a few articles to help you budget your money like a pro!

Single Mom’s Guide: Budget and Save on Small Income

by Rich Single Momma on February 11, 2010

This entry is part 1 of 13 in the series Single Mom Budgeting

from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit 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 [...]

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How to Survive Christmas on a Limited Budget

by Rich Single Momma on December 10, 2009

This entry is part 2 of 13 in the series Single Mom Budgeting

During this time of year it’s easy to get overwhelmed because your money may be limited. There were several Christmases that I struggled to make it but with a little creativity I was able to give my kids a great Christmas day.   A couple of friends of mine agreed to share their tips on [...]

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Single Mom Money Tips – Control Spending

by Rich Single Momma on June 28, 2010

Single Mom Money Tips
This entry is part 3 of 13 in the series Single Mom Budgeting

This is the first post in the Single Mom Money Tips series. You may already know about a few of these tips but there may be many you haven’t heard of. I hope as you read you will make a point to apply them to your life. You will see a great difference and can [...]

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Single Mom Money Tips – Your Kids & Money

by Rich Single Momma on June 30, 2010

Single Mom Money Tips
This entry is part 4 of 13 in the series Single Mom Budgeting

The Single Mom Money Tips series continues with ways to involve your kids and teach them about money: 1. Involve your kids in creating and maintaining a budget. Because the older they get the more money they will want. 2. Kids should know how the money is spent so that they can be more sensitive [...]

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How to Create a Spending Plan (or Budget), Part 1

by Rich Single Momma on October 3, 2010

How to Create a Spending Plan Budget
This entry is part 5 of 13 in the series Single Mom Budgeting

Most people live paycheck to paycheck, and spend what they want whenever they want. But if you keep up that pattern long enough, you’ll soon discover that the money runs out before you’ve paid all the bills, and there is never any left over for emergencies, special purchases or holidays. To get control of your [...]

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How to Create a Spending Plan (or Budget), Part 2

by Rich Single Momma on October 3, 2010

This entry is part 6 of 13 in the series Single Mom Budgeting

In part 1 of, How to Create a Spending Plan (or Budget) I discussed the importance of having a spending plan to know where your money is going and avoid unnecessary stress. If you don’t have a plan you will not have money left over for emergencies, special purchases, or holidays. The first two steps [...]

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