One Secret to a Working Mom Success: Minimize Expenses

Following Instagram posts can make you feel like other moms are either made of money or have sugar daddies funding their lifestyles. I can assure you. I have neither. There is nobody funneling money into my household except for me. And because I was an economics major and my dad was a banker, I am keenly aware of cash flow, assets and liabilities, and expenditures. Still, sometimes, I forget how expensive life can be. It's not because I lied about having a sugar daddy or have a trust fund.  It is because I am frugal. Indeed, being conscious of expenditures is integrated into my lifestyle.  I know that it is gauche to discuss money and yet, I feel compelled to share some thoughts.

Friday Tip: Know Your Worth (Free Financial Advice)

I may have found my prince charming, but I still take responsibility for creating my own wealth and managing my own money. It may be because my dad was a banker. It may be because my mother was adamant that her girls be independent.  It may be because my grandparents all preached that we should be smart with money.  Or it could be, that as a career woman, an economics major and control freak that I need to be in charge! 

Regardless, I take my money very seriously.


Also, as a mother, I view providing for my daughter's financial security as much my duty as providing her with breast milk. It will take a village to raise her and it will take a boatload of cash and love to provide for her.  Still, even with my good intentions, sometimes I get so busy that managing my money takes a backseat to caring for my daughter, working, and ironically spending my money.

For that reason, I was thrilled to find "Daily Worth", a site devoted to helping women achieve financial empowerment. "Daily Worth" is a free daily personal finance email for women. It delivers practical tips, empowering ideas, and the occasional kick in the pants. If you already have a financial plan that works for you, great. If not, check out "Daily Worth" it may provide the motivation that you've been looking for.

Even if your husband provides you and your family with a great life, you may find that you love being able to use your resources to provide your family with an even brighter future. 

Visit this link to sign up for "Daily Worth".  You won't be sorry! http://dailyworth.com/subscribe?utm_source=ESCL%3f=6020-456





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Comments

Melissa said…
Isn't that a great site? I happened to meet Amanda, the founder, several years ago at the Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women and she was so dynamic and so incredibly NICE. Love her tips and her advice!