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Money & Finances

Articles and guides from the money & finances desk, written and edited by women who've been there. 26 pieces published, more on the way.

26 articles in this department

A mother in a red sweater wraps holiday gifts at a table beside the Christmas tree while her daughter ties ribbon on a present.
Money & Finances

How to Make Extra Money for Christmas as a Single Mom

Extra money before Christmas for single moms: 2026 seasonal jobs and pay, gig apps, selling kids' gear, plus what side income does to SNAP and taxes.

October 31, 202616 min read, SubhaRead more
A mom sits on the living room floor totaling receipts on a calculator, her laptop open on the couch behind her, a home setup many single mothers use while learning how to become a bookkeeper.
Money & Finances

How to Become a Bookkeeper With No Experience: A Mom Plan

How to become a bookkeeper with no experience: free QuickBooks and Xero training, real certification costs, honest BLS pay, and a plan built for single moms.

October 29, 202617 min read, SubhaRead more
A smiling mom with earbuds works on her laptop at a wooden table while her toddler peeks over the edge with a toy truck, the kind of flexible setup many single mothers look for.
Money & Finances

Is The Mom Project Legit? An Honest Look for Moms

Is The Mom Project legit? Yes: a real Chicago hiring site, free for job seekers. What reviews say, who it suits, and how a single mom can stay safe.

October 26, 202613 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother smiles at her toddler, who points at the laptop screen on her lap, a work-from-home setup many virtual assistant jobs for moms involve.
Money & Finances

Virtual Assistant Jobs for Moms: Pay, Sites and Scams

Virtual assistant jobs for moms, checked against BLS pay data, VA firm listings, and IRS and SNAP rules on 1099 income, plus the job scams to skip.

October 18, 202616 min read, SubhaRead more
A smiling medical assistant in blue scrubs helps a patient in a wheelchair at a bright clinic, the kind of job a short credential can open.
Money & Finances

Quick Certifications That Pay Well (and Who Pays for Them)

Quick certifications that pay well, checked against May 2025 BLS pay, with training hours, exam fees, renewal rules and who can cover the cost.

October 15, 202616 min read, SubhaRead more
A child care teacher sits on the classroom floor with four toddlers, helping them play with stacking toys, the everyday work a CDA credential prepares you for.
Money & Finances

Free CDA Certification Online: How to Get Your CDA for Free

Free CDA certification online, explained: the $525 Council fee, the 120 hours, and the state scholarships and TEACH programs that pay for both in 2026.

October 9, 202612 min read, SubhaRead more
A woman sits on a sofa by a sunny window, working on a laptop on her lap.
Money & Finances

Free Medical Billing and Coding Courses Online in 2026

Free medical billing and coding courses from AAPC, AMCI, Alison and Great Learning, what the exam costs, what the job pays, and who can pay for training.

October 5, 202611 min read, SubhaRead more
A mother sits with her young son at a table, going through a printed workbook together while he holds a pencil
Money & Finances

Single Mother Statistics: What the Numbers Actually Say

In 2025, 15.3 million American children lived with their mother only. Verified federal figures on income, poverty, work and food security.

August 19, 202615 min read, SubhaRead more
A woman working on a laptop at home, an honest look at side hustles that fit a single-mom schedule in 2026.
Money & Finances

11 Side Hustles for Single Moms (2026): Real Pay, Real Time

Real hourly rates ($15-$60/hr) and time costs for 11 single-mom side hustles in 2026, freelance writing, tutoring, virtual assisting and 8 more, ranked by what fits an actual custody-and-school schedule.

May 21, 202611 min read, SubhaRead more
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