Finances - Single Parent Pessimist

Turning Hobbies like Blogging into a Career

Claire — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 16:25:54 +0000

It's been a strange 18 months, where many of us have had to think outside the box in order to still earn money.

The main source of my self employment nearly completely dried up due to this pandemic, which is scary when you're a single parent.

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How To Save For Your Child’s Future

Claire — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Saving for my child's future has been a priority of mine ever since the day he was born.

I remember going to the local bank with my nan and opening his first current account when he was a few months old.

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Money Saving Tips For Single Parents

Claire — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 11:39:00 +0000

This time of year is so hard on many families financially, with Christmas gifts and even increased heating bills as it's already getting so cold, which is why I like to share the tips I've found that help keep me within my tight budget.

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Out With The Old And In With The New

Claire — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:21:00 +0000

I've been through so many changes recently, including getting rid of an abusive partner, completing a year-long course in community development and dealing with a difficult depression and anxiety episode.

After all of this I feel like having a life declutter, as some of these experiences have really shown me who cares about me, and what I want to get from life while I can.

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15 Easy Ways To Save Money At Christmas

Claire — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:30:00 +0000

The last thing you want to do is find yourself flooded with
debt and despair for the new year. When you have children cancelling Christmas isn't an option, but when money's tight there are still ways you can have a great holiday season loaded with happy memories.

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Tip And Tricks To Find Free Stuff Online

Claire — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 06:00:00 +0000

There's so many different discounts and free products online, and contrary to popular belief, these are often things you need or would use.

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Tips For Moving In With Your Partner

Claire — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:23:00 +0000

Moving in with your partner is an exciting and sometimes a nerve wracking, experience.

Once you’re over the immediate excitement and novelty of the idea, you might realise that there's a lot of practical issues to figure out,- like where you're going to put all of your shoes and boys toys for a start!

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