You pay more than men to dry clean your clothes. You pay more than men for a haircut.  And, because of your sex, you are most likely paying more than men for individual health insurance. Health insurers have long held that women of child-bearing age use the health system more, have higher health care costs […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]