Wondering if a recession is coming and how to prepare? While the United States’ most recent recession lasted just two months, ending in April 2020, current soaring gas prices, Russia’s war on Ukraine, and rising […]
Have you realized the drugstore reading glasses aren’t cutting it anymore? Has your child come home with a note from the teacher saying they’re having trouble seeing the board? Facing an unexpected appointment with […]
If you haven’t taken time to set up a retirement account, this is your official nudge. If you already have one, make sure your contributions reflect the lifestyle you desire. According to the U.S. Department […]
Gah! Taxes! No one likes them (except maybe accountants and sadists), but you and I know we have to deal with them. As a single mom or dad, there are specific considerations you must […]
Whew, it’s 2022, baby! If you’re like me, you set some resolutions, goals and milestones to hit in this new calendar year. This might include fitness, relationships (start dating again, maybe?), self-care like travel, […]
Susan Piver’s book, The Hard Questions: 100 Essential Questions to Ask Before You Say “I Do,” has helped thousands of couples connect — or realize they should split. We asked members of Millionaire Single Moms, our Facebook […]
Take the time now to make some smart money moves and you’ll set yourself up to be more financially secure not just in 2022, but for the rest of your life. Below are nine steps […]
“It should have been a red flag that … ” I hear that so many times from both women and men who are heartbroken, abused or otherwise disappointed that a relationship or marriage didn’t work […]
Last summer my kids returned from a couple weeks in Los Angeles where they stayed with their aunt. Me: Why does Lucas have all new underwear? Helena: All his underwear had skid mark stains in […]
Last summer my kids returned from a couple weeks in Los Angeles where they stayed with their aunt. Me: Why does Lucas have all new underwear? Helena: All his underwear had skid mark stains in […]
I was speaking with a recently-separated friend. She had been with her husband for more than 15 years, and the prospect of spending so much time alone was daunting. Taking care of the car, the yard and […]
If you told me eight years ago I could find a licensed psychologist to come to my apartment in New York City for less than $150 and without spending months on a waiting list, I would have […]
Are you ready to let go of the past, declutter, and make a pretty profit? Of course you are. Here’s what I want you to do: Take a walk into your bedroom, open your jewelry […]
If you are stressed about your money, chances are that you are also financially unorganized, whether you regularly fail to stick to a budget (or maybe you don’t have a budget? You’re not alone!), don’t […]
If you’re looking for sneaky or aggressive ways to shake money from your soon-to-be ex, click off this post and look elsewhere. But if you’re going through a divorce, and are stressed about money, keep reading. And […]
First, let’s establish this right away: Shared parenting isn’t right for families where one parent struggles with addiction, there is a history of violence or abuse, or severe mental illness. As of April, 2018, Kentucky became the first […]
I am on a personal mission to get women to save and invest more. There are some fascinating studies that find that women are actually better at investing than men, but they save and invest far too […]
Working mom guilt is a powerful, negative force that is as dated as it is prevalent. I have written on this topic extensively through my blog, my podcast, and on my Forbes column. Most recently, […]
Are you a single mom who wants to pay off debt for GOOD? If you live with consumer debt, you are not alone. According to U.S. Federal Reserve data U.S. households have on average $15,863 in […]
After returning from a two-week road trip with my kids, this is my perspective: Why was everyone I know warning me not to make the trek from New York City to rural Illinois with my […]
If you’re new to online dating as a single mom, it can be totally overwhelming and confusing. Which sites are the best? Which are full of freaks and pervs? Where can you find nice guys? A […]
Divorce is one of the leading predictors of both bankruptcy and home foreclosure. Women are especially prone to a long-term financial fallout from divorce. Within a year of the end of their marriages, women are three […]
Whether you were married to your kids’ dad, were in a couple or your encounter was a hookup, this post is for you. I believe that the single most powerful institution in the United States […]
Recently, a newly single mom messaged me: “Can you please write about a name change after divorce? I don’t want to share my name with my ex-husband anymore, but my two young sons were devastated at […]
When Mandi broke up with her longtime partner three years ago, she had many, many stresses: How would she care for her baby daughter? How would she stay on top of bills? What kind of […]
Whether you are planning to leave a bad (or even dangerous) relationship, or have already mutually and amicably agreed to part ways with your spouse, the key to a healthy breakup in which both parties […]
Through my circle of friends and single moms I meet through this blog, I often hear cries of horror about the thought of single-mom dating. What man in his right mind would consider dating a single […]
It is not divorce or separated families that harm children — but conflict between parents. Together, we can work to stop that from happening and promote shared parenting — no matter how many hours each parent […]
One of your greatest tools to building wealth is your credit score. With a solid credit score and history, you have access to interest rates, including a mortgage for a home, a car, good rates on your […]
Since becoming a mom eight years ago, I have felt so grateful that I have control over my time, location, client base and professional happiness. One of the most common questions I get from readers […]