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Divorcing?

A hearty welcome back to the free bird state of being single.  And if you maintained your friendships as a married woman with your single gal pals, we’ll be happy to be there for you, too.  In order to make the transition as financially healthy as possible, here are key suggestions from divorce experts across […]

Help Japan

Like the flood in Pakistan,  the earthquakes in Chile and Haiti, and all natural disasters–the numbers are incomprehensible.  The images are surreal–water moving entire houses and tankers across farmlands like bath toys.  8.9 on the Richter scale, 10,000 expected dead in the Miyagi Prefecture (like a state) alone.   A smoke plume from a factory fire […]

The State Of Women In America

A response to the just-released study on women’s pay, careers and home lives.

What To Do When Your Home Is Broken Into

If your car, apartment/home is broken into, here are some quick tips to help take steps in the right direction. Apartment/home Leave and call the police. If you see signs of tampering to your door or you suspect you’ve been broken into, leave immediately and call the police from a nearby safe place like your […]

Happy Lunar New Year!

If you’re single and know a married person celebrating the Lunar New Year, just ask them (phonetically) “Hun BAU na lai!” –which basically means, show me the money!  Single women get to ask married people for lucky envelopes with a token amount of golden or lucky money. Vivian, a co-worker of mine who hails from […]

Changes To Your 2010 taxes

You’ll find new tax laws and a new 1040 form this tax year.  We scored some free tax advice from top CPAs with a note to check with your own tax preparer of choice who will best know your own city or state’s tax laws and how they apply to you. Eboka Eka, a CPA from […]

No Health Care? Read This.

Earlier today, the new Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted to repeal the Health Care Law (The Affordable Care Act) that will dramatically improve the lives of unmarried women. Calling their legislation, Repealing the job-killing healthcare law act, the reform passed with a clear majority of 245 to 189.  Republicans continue to look for ways to […]

How To Negotiate Buying A Car

Getting a new ride?  Make sure your experience is the best it can be by taking these main three steps. Do your homework Browse the four big websites for everything from the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) to what the dealer paid for each component.  Kelly Blue Book is what the dealer’s use to check […]

So How Much Does Adoption Cost?

The good news is that being a single parent is no longer a barrier to adoption.  In fact, some children express a preference for a single mom.  The “how” and “how much” questions depend on your choice and geographic location. The Cast Of Characters There are four main characters who can help you with your […]

Be Your Best To Get The Best

“A single woman’s happiness depends partly on whether she can carry herself financially … so she can do the things she wants to do,” says Pepper Schwartz, PhD, University of Washington, Seattle.  Be ready to get financially independent by being in your own top form for 2011! Know what you own The cheapest way to […]

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