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New SingleMom.com's Blog
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Welcome to the new SingleMom.Com's Blog. Please let your voices be heard here
at our new Blog at: Single
Mom's Blog
Our contributor:
Kelly Kennedy
Writer/Co-Founder
www.SingleMotherResources.com
Kelly Kennedy is the Communications Specialist for MindComet
Corporation, a full service marketing agency for Fortune 500 companies
and international conglomerates. Kelly specializes in public relations
strategies focused on single mother's financial guidance. Kelly has been
author to hundreds of articles focusing on single mother financial
concerns. She also acts as a contributing author for a wide variety of
websites and newsletters. Kelly holds a Bachelors degree in Marketing
from the University of Central Florida.
Articles & Tips About Finance for Single Moms
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twice monthly advice from our regular contributor Kelly Kennedy at
www.singlemotherresources.com
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Tips about finance to things that matter
to all Single Mothers.
Financial Guide Through a Divorce
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By
Kelly Kennedy
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Going through a divorce by all means is not
easy. Even coming to the realization that you
want a divorce or your partner wants to
separate, can all be overwhelming. That’s just
the beginning; divorces can get ugly when it
comes to dividing all joint obligations.
However it needs to be done, so here are some
pointers to help solve any problems that may
arise.
How to Attain your Dreams on a Single Income
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by
Kelly Kennedy
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If you recently became a
single parent and see your dreams being washed away because you feel all alone,
you aren’t alone. There are single parents that face future endeavors alone
like dating again, living on one income, and buying the home they’ve always
imagined. It is possible to do things on your own, be successful, and enjoy
every bit of getting to where you want to be in life.
Being a
single parent can be an everyday struggle but don’t feel you have to give up
your goals in life just because you are on your own. At some point in life,
people think about moving whether it is into an apartment, condo, or type of
house. With raising children you usually need a little more space than living
alone so a house is an ideal spot for many families either single parent
families or both parent families. Don’t feel as a single parent that you wont
be able to afford a house on your own. Here are a few guidelines to get you
started on fulfilling your dreams.
Protect your Identity from Being Stolen
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by
Kelly Kennedy
- Imagine standing in the line that seems never ending in a department
store and hear the cashier say to the person in front of you, “Thanks
for shopping with us Mrs. Smith.” It catches your attention
because it’s your last name as well.
But then
when you go to hand your credit card to the cashier, and it’s rejected
because it’s now maxed out, your heart stops. The first thoughts
running through your head are, “How could this be?” Unfortunately
people’s identities get stolen all the time even when people think their
personal information is safe and secure.
Childcare Costs and Options
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So
you’ve had your last child and you realize its time to get back to the
working field. However finding child-care doesn’t come easy or
cheap. Here are a few tips to keep in mind and a few
suggestions while searching for a child care provider.
Teach Your Kids the Basics on Money
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Money Management
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by
Kelly Kennedy
- Kids are taught about sharing, safety, acceptable behavior, physical
health and safety, and good study and work habits but seldom are they
taught about money. These will be things that they take with them
forever, after they grow up and move out on their own. Money is an
important factor in life and it should be addressed in some manor so
kids at least know the basics such as budgeting and saving.
Single Mother Resources to Make Due with Less Time and Money
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by
Kelly Kennedy
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A
single mother
may find that raising gas prices seem to be the talk of the town lately,
but why shouldn’t it be. Gas prices are going up just as fast as weeds
in your back yard. Gas prices aren’t the only item rising, so are
groceries, taxes and other items we have no control over. So how can we
make do with less money or time?
Tips & Advice About Every Day Life for Single Moms
Time Savers for Single
Moms -
By
www.singlemotherresources.com Contributed by Kelly Kennedy -
There is no question that the life of a single mother forces one to
stretch the limits and test the strength of your organizational skills as well
as your time management. But for those who didn’t study Frank Gilbreth’s
efficiency theories in college here are some tips for easy ways to minimize the
time it takes for everyday chores so you have more time (and dare we say
energy) to
focus on the fun stuff.
The number one complaint that single moms have is that too much time
and effort go into menial tasks like household chores or grocery shopping but a
little help in organizing those chores goes a long way.
Single Mother Resources: Ways to
Save on Pet Care
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by
Kelly Kennedy
- Pets are
great to have when you live alone. As a single mother you are bound to get
lonely but with a pet you won’t feel as lonely, and you feel somewhat
protected. If you hear a noise in the middle of the night you can simply blame
it on your pet. They are also great with children. So if you are a single
mother and considering getting a pet or already have one, here are a few
pointers to save on pet care.
Single Mother
Resources on How to Save on School Shopping
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by
Kelly Kennedy
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School
shopping can be expensive especially if you have more than one child. Pay
attention to sales and bargains and let’s not forget about tax-free week.
However there are alternatives to hitting the mall that can get you saving dimes
in no time!
Solutions to Single Mothers in Debt
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by
Kelly Kennedy
- As a single mother, lets admit it, times get tough. You are
fortunate enough to have your children that mean the world to you,
but it doesn’t come cheap. Of course you’d do anything to keep them
safe, even if that means struggling financially to support their
well being. Debt can get out of hand fast and with only one income
it’s hard to pay monthly rent, mortgages, utilities, and food
expenses on top of credit card bills. This leads to unwanted stress
but can be prevented if you get help.
An Abundant Source of Single Mother Resources
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by
Kelly Kennedy -
Single Mother Resources is a new website pertaining mainly to single
mothers in need of financial help, credit and debt management,
budgeting, and links to other information like grants and
scholarships. Single Mother Resources is a
private
organization partially supported by a national non-profit
organization. Many
single mothers find themselves facing financial problems every day.
A single mother faces many burdens of everyday costs for her
children’s well-being, as well as her own, that at times will leave
her in need of financial assistance. This website provides help for
single mothers by posting articles and tips on financial help,
dealing with credit and debt management issues, household budgeting,
as well as providing information and links to grants and
scholarships for single mothers that in the end will leave them with
useful knowledge.
Being A Single Mother on a Budget
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by
Kelly Kennedy
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As a parent you are bound to face a few challenges but as single
mother you are bound to face challenges everyday. Raising a child
is not meant to be done alone however today it is occurring more
often then traditional value holders would like to see. If you are a
single mother trying to successfully raise your family you are among
the many. Many households today are faced with debt so it’s not a
surprise to see single parents in debt. With the stress of everyday
life, it’s important to not let your debt be ignored. Managing your
debt right away is the first step which is followed by finding out
ways to reduce your expenses and paying the rest off.
Articles & Tips About
College & Financial Aids
Never Too Late:
Entering College as a Non-Traditional Student
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by
Kelly Kennedy
- If you are
single mom and found that you had to give up going back to school to
care for your children, you aren’t the only one. Single women do it all
the time in order to raise their children. However as children grow up
and go to school themselves, single mothers want the chance as well to
go back to school. Whether it is to finish where they left off or get
continuing education. Sometimes its not as easy to make the transition
back to school if you are older but they are plenty others doing the
same thing.
Articles & Tips About
Parenting & Understanding Your Children
Holiday Shopping Tips -
Kelly Kennedy - Its right around the corner, the holidays that is, but
consumers are getting an even earlier start this year with their holiday
shopping. People act in ways they never acted before or thought
they were capable of acting.
Military
Family Children- Tips for Parents and Teachers
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by
Kelly Kennedy
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For children
that have to deal with parents that are on active military duty it can be very
stressful. With all the coverage on the news, their fears can become
heightened. Here are some tips and suggestions that parents and teachers can
use to help children in military families cope with the situation.
