Project Working Mom

Pay For College

• Financial Assistance for Single-Parent/Low-Income Families

  

  The number of single-parent families continues to increase Financial assistance programs are available from all levels of the government, as well as private organizations Receiving aid can be humbling...

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• How to Cut Your Online College Costs

  

  Check to see if you can test out of courses Talk to the schools and compare tuition and cost of admission Comparison shop for bargains on books and supplies One of the things that hold some adults back...

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• Financial Aid Funding Sources for Women

  

  Increasing numbers of women are going to college Competition for aid is rising Review sources of educational funds More women are going to college in the United States now than during any other time in...

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• Tax Credits for Online Education

  

  A tax credit could save thousands of dollars The various education tax credits are related, but different Taxpayers should determine if they are eligible for these credits The United States Senate and...

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• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Programs by State

  

  Alabama FA (Family Assistance Program) Department of Human Resources Click Here Alaska ATAP (Alaska Temporary Assistance Program) Division of Public Assistance Click Here Arizona FAA (Family Assistance...

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• Creative Ways to Earn Some Extra Cash

  

  Consider what's valuable to others Use technical skills and expertise as a tutor, artisan, or specialist Think like a salesperson and sell what you make or own When it comes to managing your budget, the...

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• What Assistance Is Available to Single-Parent/Low-Income Families?

  

  There are programs available to assist low-income families It is important to know the facts about assistance programs Further information can be found in our article Financial Assistance for Single-Parent...

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• Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

  

  Student buy non-essentials more often than other groups There are different types of debt Being responsible with debt will result in long-term benefits A friend in the banking/investment industry summed...

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• Budgeting for the Cost of Online Education

  

  Know how much you earn and spend each month Find ways to cut your spending and save more Suggestions for using tools to help with budgeting So you've made the decision to go back to school and earn that...

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• Alternatives to the 9 to 5 Grind

  

  Some working moms are discovering the option of a four day work week Job sharing means you can work part-time hours while building a long-term career More and more people are ditching the office routine...

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• 14 Ways to Save on Groceries

  

  Food prices are at an all-time high Learn where you can access expert shopping advice A big part of grocery savings is awareness, so study these pointers! Keep a Price Book for Your Purchases The only...

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• The A to Z Guide to Saving Money for School

  

  College is expensive, but it’s not out of reach Simple spending tricks can save you thousands Discover 26 ways to keep more of your hard-earned dollars Whether you’re currently enrolled in...

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• Living With Less

  

  Too much “stuff” gets in the way of simple living Kids who have less tend to appreciate things more Read these tips on how to gain more time at home Less at Home Home is meant to be a sanctuary...

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