Financial

Whether the economy is up or down, it is critical to make sure that you have all your finances in order because once you get behind on them, it is very hard to catch back up.

Single mothers can thrive, they just need to have the information and resources that it takes to live a life of prosperity for themselves and their families.

This section will equip you with financial advice, tips, and tricks to help you improve your current situation and hopefully help you to become Debt Free!

This section features:

  • Assistance – Government programs, grants, housing, legal advice, non-profit, and transportation aid
  • Credit- Credit cards, credit counseling, credit protection, and credit tips
  • Debt – Bankruptcy help, debt collection, debt consolidation, and debt tips
  • Healthcare – Dental, insurance, medicaid, medicare, medical, and vision help
  • Loans – Auto, commercial, home, payday, personal
  • Financial Planning – Advice, banking, budgeting, investing, life insurance, and savings
  • Taxes – Income, property, and relief


Food Assistance – Programs and Food Stamps

April 6, 2012

Are you having a difficult time buying enough food to feed you and your children? If so, you are not alone. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 27 percent of single mothers lived below the poverty line in 2009. Of all the single mothers, approximately 84 percent of 13.7 million single parents, 23.5 percent of [...]

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Child Care Assistance – Help for your Child

March 30, 2012

If you are a single parent struggling to make ends meet, you are not alone. The median income of single parents is only a quarter of what two parent households make, according to the National Survey of Families and Households. In 2002, 45 percent of single mothers had more than one job, reports the Department [...]

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Medical Assistance: Help Paying Medical Bills

March 14, 2012

In 2011, an estimated 17.1% of Americans went without health insurance, according to Gallup. This number was the highest number of uninsured Americans since 2008, with an increase of 0.8% from 2010. About 44.6% of these individuals were employed and did not receive health insurance through their employer. While these numbers are staggering, they are [...]

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Single Parent Benefits – Exploring Your Options

March 2, 2012

More parents are raising children on their own than ever before. In fact, a recent study conducted by the Organization for Economic Cooperation has discovered that approximately 25.8 percent of households are single-parent homes. This number is much greater than other developed countries which report an average of 15% percent of single parent homes. Experts [...]

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Using the YMCA for Child Care Assistance

February 29, 2012

If you’re looking for affordable, trusting, and educational child care, consider the YMCA. The Y’s child care programs provide many different services for children and teens. Check out what they have to offer through each program. Childcare The YMCA’s child care program allows you to drop your child off while you go to work. You [...]

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Tax Credits for Single People

February 17, 2012

While most single moms consider motherhood to be a privilege they wouldn’t trade for the world, this doesn’t mean their jobs are easy or inexpensive. Single moms need and deserve every break they can get, including tax credits. Thankfully, the IRS does provide single parents will several tax breaks it does not allow other groups [...]

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Business Grants for Single Mothers

February 6, 2012

“A mother is a person, who upon seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.”- Tenneva Jordan There is no denying that single mothers make plenty of sacrifices for their families. While their selflessness sometimes forces them to tighten their belts so they can [...]

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Rental Assistance for Single Mothers

February 3, 2012

As a single mother, it is your job to keep a roof over your children’s head, put food on the table, and keep your children happy and safe. But what happens when you can’t afford to provide even basic housing for your family? This can leave you feeling overwhelmed and helpless. But there is help. [...]

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Home Loans for Single Mothers

January 31, 2012

As a single mother, purchasing a safe and secure home for your family is a top priority in your mind. However, you may be struggling to purchase the right home due to high down payments, closing costs, or even bad credit. Don’t give up yet. There is plenty of help available for low income families [...]

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Housing Assistance for Single Mothers

January 31, 2012

If you are a single mother in need of financial assistance, you may be interested in the many housing assistance programs available to you. Whether you are a homeowner who is currently suffering financially, or a single mom looking for low income rental housing, we’ve got your list of housing assistance resources. The following programs [...]

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