Single Mothers

United States
October 18, 2006 10:45am CST
If you are a single mother, how do you make ends meet and what suggestions can give you give to other single mothers that are struggling beyond struggling?
3 responses
• India
1 Nov 06
mom - mother
dere's a lot u can do!! baby sit, teach, take tuitions, infact u can even do em online.. it pays a lot!!
• United States
1 Nov 06
ok well do you know any sites that I can check out to obtain more information about these things. Babysittin is out, I work a full time job
@kiwidipa (2852)
• United States
28 Oct 06
lol, cute boy, I will give you a pic of mine below. I get payroll checks in the mail from the company I work for every week, and I work at home. You can do it full or part or even spare time it's up to you. Just add me as a friend and I will send you the information. Also, i am not sure where you live, but childcare assistants, food cards(or food stamps same thing) medicaid for insurance, all these things can help. My ex used them after we got divorced since she didn't work much and went to school
• United States
28 Oct 06
unfortunately i've tried all of that stuff and i make too much moeny but i don't make enough to really survive. but thanks and i added u as a friend so please send that information to me every little bit helps.
@bhbirdie6 (1765)
• United States
28 Oct 06
Don't buy brand name anything. Don't use credit cards to much, debt doesn't help. Use as little electricity as possible to cut down on your utility bills. Hang dry clothes instead of using the dryer, it's a huge electricity sucker. Get rid of cable, satellite, or Netflix. Turn off the computer at the end of the day, don't let it run over night. If you have a cell phone, make sure you're on the cheapest plan that covers your minute usage. There's no point in paying for unused minutes at the end of the month. For your baby... go to a bank and establish a 529 Educational account and put some of the money you save from the tips above into that account each month. Believe me you'll be happy you have it when they reach college age. You can do it.
• United States
28 Oct 06
thanks a bunch i didnt know about the 529 educational account i just went and opened a regular bank account and have $50 direct deposited there for him.