$204,060
That’s how much the USDA is projecting that middle-income families will spend to raise children born in 2007. What boggles my mind is the fact that folks are SURPRISED that the cost of raising a child is on the rise. I’m now old enough that I can say stuff like, “I remember when a can […]
I think I’ve got two weeks of after work time to pack up our whole house and move to mid-town. The packing would go much more quickly if the King of Everything would stop stealing my boxes. Currently, he is doing cartwheels through the house inside the box.
Doubt me, do you?
He begged me for […]
It’s time for a rant. I don’t rant very often, do I? I hope I don’t whine and complain often, really, I hope I don’t…
but still.
I’m sick of paying 100% of the rent on 50% (or less, because let’s face it, women still make less than men) of the total income ‘whole’ families enjoy
I’m tired […]
Did you talk about this one before the divorce became final? I hope you did.
Who gets to claim the kids?
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I’ve been poking around trying to figure out college savings plans (and when I finally understand it, I’ll be sure to share this wisdom with you, single moms!) and came across this brilliant list of simple, amazing things to do to boost your personal wealth and financial well-being. I’d recommend that we each try to […]
I’ve been reading the mother blogs out there, and it’s funny to read so many women matter-of-fact-ly mentioning that underwear and socks are going to be under the tree for their kids. Hey. Money’s tight. Have you checked out the price of underwear and socks lately?
Holy moley. That’s some expensive frilly bits. Even when […]
I’ve been perusing Single Ma’s Fabulous Financials this evening, and I think it’s a keeper. Please go browse her posts, including this one on Flexible Spending Accounts. I’ve got to get all my receipts together and get back the money I set aside this year for child care and medical expenses. I was pretty spot […]
Navi rocks. She always knows so much more than whatever I’m writing about! Amazing.
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Was poking around in the blogosphere when I came across some decent guidelines for how to make what might seem like an elusive dream come true: owning your own home.
Kelly Kennedy writes for singlemotherresources.com on a regular basis, and has some good things to say about how to make it all work. Including how to […]
The Single Mother Resources website wrote an article that really hit home for me… owning my own, that is. I think I’ve written about this before, though I’m still too sick to actually go back and look for it…
Your city and your state should have resources to help first time buyers purchase a home. In […]
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