Wealthy Single Mommy - The business of building a rich family -- all by yourself

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Posted on: 05-24-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Emma
Single moms must talk to their kids about work at dinner
One of my favorite times of the day is when my kids and I sit down to dinner and one or the other will casually turn to me, small fork poised above a broccoli spear, and ask, “What did you to today, Mommy?” I thrill …
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Posted on: 05-20-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Emma
How to live a truly rich life: A letter to my kids
Dear Helena and Lucas, When I was growing up, my family and I spent a lot of time shopping. Some of those weekend afternoons were spent looking for deals at malls – to which we had to drive for an hour because we lived in …
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Posted on: 05-19-2013 With: 26 Comments Posted by: Emma
Women must be financially independent to thrive
He who has the gold makes the rules. –Anonymous (who was she?) You cannot choose to be financially dependent on a man and also call yourself a feminist. The past decade has been a hotbed of debating the merits of the stay-at-home mom, how to …
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Posted on: 05-16-2013 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Emma
Don’t be a crazy mom who nurtures her kids 24/7
You know those moms who spend their lives devoted to shoehorning every minute into quality family time and nurturing child rearing? They’re nuts. Don’t try to be one. Are you following my 10-year marriage contract project? Ryan Seacrest, Woman’s Day, CafeMom …
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Posted on: 05-12-2013 With: 4 Comments Posted by: Emma
Can two straight single moms build a modern family together?
My best SMILF Morghan and I discussed buying a multifamily home together, and reaping the financial, logistical and emotional benefits afforded married couples. Do you think this arrangement could work? Morghan: Would it be so crazy if we bought a house and moved in together? …
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Posted on: 05-10-2013 With: 5 Comments Posted by: Emma
I’m afraid I’ll never meet a man if I move to the suburbs
Like many a city parent, I hear the call of the suburbs. Despite my own love of urban living, parenting energetic children makes me long for a yard and tree-lined neighborhood where Helena and Lucas can enjoy their independence, no-brainer schools and a garden where …
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Posted on: 05-8-2013 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Emma
Stuck in a 20s dating mentality — even though you’re in your 30s or 40s?
I was chatting with a friend whose wife recently left him for her boss. Needless to say, he’s pretty down. “No matter the circumstances, divorce takes its toll on your self-esteem,” I told him. “When you’re ready, I highly recommend dating. There is nothing …
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Posted on: 05-6-2013 With: 14 Comments Posted by: Emma
One spouse is not enough
When I was in college I had a very sweet and cute boyfriend. “Do you think about getting married?” my Grandma asked me. “We all think Dave’s neat. It helps when you get married young — you grow up together.” I understood where she was …

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