Navigating legal challenges can be overwhelming, especially for single moms juggling multiple responsibilities. Whether you're facing eviction, dealing with a custody dispute, or simply need legal advice, free and low-cost legal aid services are available to support you.  “Many people are unaware of the plethora of resources and services that legal aid organizations provide, or […] The post Free legal aid: Resource guide for single moms appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

While Craigslist can offer some legitimate housing rental listings, its open nature makes it a hotbed for scammers, especially when targeting vulnerable groups like low-income families or those with poor credit.  These scammers are sneaky… and clever… and know exactly what they are doing to steal money from unsuspecting victims. This guide covers the most […] The post Don’t fall for these Craigslist apartment rental scams appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

I blindly grew up and into my 30s assuming the standard-issue feminist party line: Women's work is uncompensated and undervalued. When women become stay-at-home mothers, that benefits men's careers, and when the marriage ends, she should be compensated for that lost earning potential. Both partners' lifestyles should be the same when the marriage ends! Then, […] The post 19 reasons why alimony is unfair and hurts gender equality appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

If you’re in the market for a used car, the last thing you want to do is spend your hard-earned money on a vehicle that turns out to be a lemon. While most states have “lemon laws” to help protect consumers who purchase defective vehicles (more on that below), in many cases, you must have […] The post Used car buying tips from a mechanic: How to buy a secondhand car without getting ripped off appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

I’m a bookworm, but sometimes I just can’t settle down to focus on reading with my tired eyeballs. Enter, audiobooks! Whether you’re sitting in the pick-up line, doing household chores, or getting some much deserved me-time at the gym (or on the couch, let’s face it), audiobooks are the perfect way to keep your literary […] The post Can you really get ANY audiobook for free? (Probably, with a little digging) appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

While you can be paid to test products at a physical location — providing feedback on products before they hit the shelves — there are also some opportunities you can complete from home. In some cases, you can actually make money testing products, while other times, you just get the perk of keeping whatever device […] The post How to make money testing products at home appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

Traditional personal finance advice from advisors and bloggers gets repetitive:  While those are all solid means to improve your financial stability, some people believe in a more spiritual approach: Manifesting money. Anita Mae Aguilar, host of the Manifesting Money Podcast on Apple Podcasts, says manifesting is when something in your mind comes to the physical […] The post Does manifesting money work? What the science says about manifesting and expert advice on making money materialize appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

Nearly a century after the De Beers Company put diamonds on the map with its 1930s marketing campaign featuring popular movie stars,1 demand for mined diamonds has plummeted, as more couples opt for less expensive and ethically sourced diamond alternatives. According to the IDEX Diamond Index, diamond prices have fallen more than 36% since their […] The post Are diamonds losing their luster? Comparing cheaper “fake diamonds” to the real thing appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

With the average cost of college tuition topping $23,000 for public and $42,000 for private institutions,1 earning a scholarship or grant can significantly reduce the cost of obtaining a college education. If you are a woman in college or going to college, these are some scholarship opportunities you can apply for: AAUW grants and scholarships […] The post 16 scholarships and grants for women appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more

According to Pew Research Center data,1 about 22% of people over 40 in committed relationships first met their partner on a dating site or app. But what about the other 78%? While the idea of meeting someone “IRL” (in real life for the non-Gen Zers) can be daunting, there are plenty of places to meet […] The post Sick of online dating? 25+ places to meet singles over 40 IRL appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com ..read more