Welcome to Boss Single Mama, I’m so glad you found my little corner of the internet! I started this blog to help busy moms get a better handle on their finances while managing the everyday “stuff” that mom life is made of. Your success is my goal!
You can learn more about me, or find my writing about finance online at sites like Forbes, SoFi and LendEDU. I’m a certified educator in personal finance (CEPF) with over 10 years of experience writing about money, and I’ve built a freelance business that’s generated $1 million+ in revenue.
Not sure where to head first? Check out some of my most helpful guides!
Grow Your Income
Making more money was my secret weapon when I had $100,000 in debt to pay off. I love sharing my favorite side hustles, extra income ideas and business ideas with moms who want to bring in more money!
Get paid to write
- How to Start Freelance Writing and Make Your First $100
- 7 Ways to Get Paid to Write Online That Pay Thousands
- 27 Lucrative Freelance Services You Can Offer to Make Real Money
Find a work-at-home job
- Free At Home Jobs for Moms: 25 Legitimate Remote Work Options
- 35 Best Online Proofreading Jobs for Beginners (Make $50+/Hr!)
- 30 Best Stay at Home Mom Jobs [Make $2000+/Month]
- 28 Flexible Summer Jobs for Teachers (Make an Extra $1,000+/Month!)
- Get Paid to Type: 20 Best Online Transcription Jobs for Beginners
Use your skills to make money
- How to Become a Proofreader and Make $50,000 a Year
- How to Become a Virtual Assistant When You Have No Experience
- Outschool Review: How to Make $500 a Month (or More) Teaching Online
- How to Make 10k in a Week (25 Easy Ways to Make $10,000!)
Start a business
- 60 Easy Online Business Ideas You Can Start With No Money
- 5 Profitable Home Business Ideas for Moms That Make $5,000 a Month
- How to Start a Virtual Bookkeeping Business
Try a side hustle
- 50+ Legitimate Ways to Make an Extra $1000 a Month
- 142 Side Hustle Ideas You Can Start Now to Make Extra Money
- 50+ Flexible Side Hustles for Busy Moms
- 10 Amazing Side Hustles for Women
- 10 Flexible Side Hustles That Pay $10,000 a Month
- 10 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money From Home
- How to Make $2000 a Month or More With Stay at Home Mom Jobs
- 50+ Things to Sell to Make Money (Sell Stuff for Cash Fast!)
Get free money
Want to make extra income with little to no effort? Try these free money hacks!
- How to Make Instant Money Online Absolutely Free
- How to Flip Money: 25 Legit (and Legal) Money Flipping Ideas!
- 60 Hacks to Put FREE Money in Your Pocket!
- Need Money Now? 20+ Easy Ways to Get Cash Fast!
Save and Build Wealth
I’m all about saving money and I believe it’s possible to save, no matter how big or small your budget is. Here are some of my favorite money-saving reads!
- 80+ Frugal Food Hacks (Save More, Waste Less)
- Save Money Live Better (20 Easy Ways Save More This Year)
- 160+ Best Frugal Living Tips to Save Money
- 140+ Frugal Meals for Tight Budgets (Quick and Delicious!)
- How to Stop Spending Money: 23 Practical Ways to Spend Less, Save More
- How to Do a No Spend Challenge (3 Pro Tips to Help You Save Money)
Learn to Budget and Get Out of Debt
Budgeting is the cornerstone of any family financial plan. Check out my best budgeting articles and tips on paying down debt.
- 50 30 20 Budget Explained (An Easy Way to Budget for Beginners)
- How to Make a Budget That Works For You
- Why Is Budgeting Important? (10 Life-Changing Benefits of Budgeting)
- How to Budget Using the Digital Envelope System
- How to Get Out of Debt on a Low Income: 9 Proven Ways to Beat Debt
- How to Pay Off Debt as a Single Mom: 7 Practical Tips
Manage Busy Mom Life
Being a mom means there’s always something to do or clean. So take a look at these tips for getting it all done!
- 30 Healthy Breakfast Ideas for School (Quick, Easy and Cheap!)
- Declutter and Make Money (9 Ways to Turn Trash Into Cash!)
- Fall Cleaning Checklist for Busy Moms [Free Printable PDF]
- 90+ Delicious Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Families