If you are like many single parents, you spend way too much money at the drive thru. The kids have practices and lessons, and you find yourself getting home at 8 or 9 o’clock and are too exhausted to think about cooking. I have found a way to make the task a little easier. I [...]
If you are a single parent, you may be struggling to keep the bills paid. The tips below will help you to manage your money better. First, quit using credit cards. Yes, this is much easier to say than to do, but you will never get control of your budget if you use them. Going [...]
Single parents, along with everyone else, have things around the home that break or need to be updated. However, since many single parents have tight budgets, getting the repairs done can be costly. Here are a few tips for getting repairs done more cost-effectively. First, be sure that you allocate some money in your monthly [...]
As a single parent, the last thing you probably want to do when you finally get home is cook a meal. It’s often easier to grab takeout or order out a pizza. But, this can become a huge drain on your single parent finances and is often not a very nutritious choice, either. Below are [...]
Since single parent finances are often tight, single parents are often looking for ways to save money. One tip is get a 50-50 mindset. Learn how this way of thinking can save you big bucks. The 50-50 mindset involves using only fifty percent of a favorite product. For example, you could mix 50 percent of [...]
Be sure to change your furnace filter monthly. This can have an effect on your bill along with the life of your furnace. And, use a pleated filter as these catch more dirt. The flat kind are cheaper, but not as effective. When you are shopping for a new appliance, try to pick one that [...]
Since the typical American family spends more than $1600 per year on energy costs, this can represent a large chunk of your single parent family budget. You can cut that cost down by following the tips below. Many utility companies offer a low-cost in-home survey to give you tips on reducing your bill. This can [...]
Coupons can help single parents save considerable sums of money. The tips below will help you use them to reap the savings. Organize Your Coupons Organize your coupons according to the aisles in your grocery store. You will probably want to use a coupon holder so that you have less of a chance of dropping [...]
If your single parent budget is tight, using coupons can be a great way to save a little money. A few suggestions for finding these deals are given in this article. The Sunday Paper The Sunday paper is probably the most well-known source of coupons. If you do not get the paper, see if a [...]
When you are a single parent living on one income, carrying high interest balances can wreck your budget. The tips below will help you to reduce credit card debt and improve your single parent finances. First, you must stop using the credit cards. Go to a cash-only system, and yes, you will probably have to [...]