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Single moms, and women thinking about being single moms, have certain responsibilities, challenges, fears and joys when it comes to money. Wealthysinglemommy has you covered! Read more about:

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How much a single woman should have saved at 55 (and how you can close the gap)
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

The retirement savings target at 55 is roughly 6 to 8 times your salary. On $65,000, that’s $390,000 to $520,000. On $80,000, it’s $480,000 to $640,000. The median total retirement savings for women workers in the U.S. right now is $56,000. That gap is mostly structural, not personal. It’s what happens when you earn less […]

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18 jobs that you’ve probably never heard of that pay at least $40 per hour
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

Some well-paid careers are almost invisible unless you already work in the industry. Their titles rarely appear in career quizzes, and most people have no idea the jobs exist. Many of these roles involve unusual equipment, strict safety rules, delicate medical work, or specialized scientific knowledge. That can mean more training upfront, but it also […]

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18 Target Kids’ Clothing Deals Under $10 Worth Stocking Up On Before School Starts
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

Back-to-school clothing costs tend to hide in the basics. One shirt is not expensive, but five shirts, spare pants, socks, underwear, and uniform pieces can turn into a three-digit receipt quickly. These Target finds cover the clothes kids repeatedly wear, lose, stain, or outgrow. Clearance prices may apply only to certain colors and sizes, so […]

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12 ways to accidentally lose your government benefits in 2026
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

A lot of people lose their benefits without seeing it coming. They get married, or take on a temp job, or an inheritance shows up in their bank account, and months later a letter arrives saying payments are suspended and there’s money to pay back. None of it felt like a violation at the time. […]

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How much a single woman should have saved at 55 (and how you can close the gap)
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

The retirement savings target at 55 is roughly 6 to 8 times your salary. On $65,000, that’s $390,000 to $520,000. On $80,000, it’s $480,000 to $640,000. The median total retirement savings for women workers in the U.S. right now is $56,000. That gap is mostly structural, not personal. It’s what happens when you earn less […]

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Sensory scientist
18 jobs that you’ve probably never heard of that pay at least $40 per hour
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

Some well-paid careers are almost invisible unless you already work in the industry. Their titles rarely appear in career quizzes, and most people have no idea the jobs exist. Many of these roles involve unusual equipment, strict safety rules, delicate medical work, or specialized scientific knowledge. That can mean more training upfront, but it also […]

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18 Target Kids’ Clothing Deals Under $10 Worth Stocking Up On Before School Starts
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

Back-to-school clothing costs tend to hide in the basics. One shirt is not expensive, but five shirts, spare pants, socks, underwear, and uniform pieces can turn into a three-digit receipt quickly. These Target finds cover the clothes kids repeatedly wear, lose, stain, or outgrow. Clearance prices may apply only to certain colors and sizes, so […]

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stressed over losing benefits
12 ways to accidentally lose your government benefits in 2026
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

A lot of people lose their benefits without seeing it coming. They get married, or take on a temp job, or an inheritance shows up in their bank account, and months later a letter arrives saying payments are suspended and there’s money to pay back. None of it felt like a violation at the time. […]

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18 jobs that pay $30/hour and are still hiring in 2026
By Katy Willis | Updated Jul. 26, 2026

The job market feels upside down. Experienced office workers are getting laid off, while hospitals, factories, utilities, transportation systems, and repair shops still can’t find enough qualified people. The strongest openings tend to involve patients, expensive machinery, safety rules, or equipment that must be fixed in person. Employers can use better software, but they still […]

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