I was chatting recently with a friend who is facing some changes in her budget. This person is NOT a single parent, but I was able to draw on my experiences as a single parent to offer her some suggestions. We single parents can be an amazingly frugal bunch—but too much depravation can be depressing and disheartening. I have learned over my many years as a single parent that there are ways to be both frugal and experience life to the fullest! My personal philosophies on financial management and raising a family on one parent’s income are really built around … Continue reading →