Though kids look forward to the long, lazy days of summer, for single moms it means a double whammy of no childcare and increased expenses. Here’s how you can earn a living, make sure your children are safe, and even have a little fun. Finding Child Care There are camps for nearly every child’s interests […]
You’ve heard it said – time is money. You can’t make money without time and when your time is already stretched thin by work and children, a few minutes of free time are more precious than gold. But what can you do to find that free time? By following the tips below, you’ll squeeze more […]
Getting your finances in order can be overwhelming to consider, especially when you’re already juggling single parenting. Here are five fundamentals that will help you take control of your financial life. Know what you owe. Add up all your debt–student loans, mortgage, car loans, credit card balances and any other debt. You need to know […]
Bouncing back from financial ruin can seem overwhelming for anyone. It feels like, no matter how far you tighten your belt, your payments barely chip away at the balance. Now imagine you find yourself in that situation because your husband lied to you, and to everyone else. Lisa Lawler split from her husband after she […]
Katherine: Hello and thank you everyone for joining us here on This Needs to be Said. Our friend, attorney, Ron Drescher is here and he’s talking about what … Actually, it’s continuing the conversation. We were talking about his upcoming book. The book is here, so he’s talking with us about his book today, The […]
Maybe you saw the incredibly inspiring viral photo of Leshia ChampLpms, a single mother of five at her law school graduation? In the photo, Champs stands proudly with her foot on a stack of law books while all five of her children are lined up like stair steps, each holding a chalkboard sign that says […]
Podcasts are a fantastic way to burn up a long commute, stay motivated through a work-out, entertain yourself while you walk the dog, gain insight while you’re cooking dinner—or whenever you have the time to listen and a desire to learn. But, with more than half a million active podcasts with nearly 20 million episodes […]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. He looked around the world and decided it could be a better place. There’s probably no more famous dreamer than Dr. King. With his eyes open he told us about his vision for dignity, equality, and justice. It’s easy to turn off the world. We can let […]
A new year is a great time for a fresh start. Chances are you’re already thinking of things you can and should do to make this year different and better than the last. These slight changes can make a huge difference in your financial outlook and future. Just say no…to impulse buys for yourself and […]
Katherine: Hello everyone and thank you so much for joining us today on this needs to be said. Our friend, attorney Ron Drescher has come back with a book that I’m totally excited about. He is a bankruptcy attorney. We’ve talked with him on different topics over the years here on “This Needs to be […]
