Of all life's financial shocks, few compare to the $250,000 price tag--not including college!--of raising a child. How will you pay for it? Many mothers have agonized over that question, letting it fuel their decisions concerning careers, budgets, and families. The only thing they can all agree on is: there are no easy answers.But there are plenty of rewarding possibilities! Smart Mom, Rich Mom explores how women today are navigating the financially challenging career/parenting years. Written by a national money columnist and mom of two, this invaluable resource for moms everywhere chronicles women who have stayed in the game as both moms and businesswomen--full-time, freelance, self-employed, and more--and emerged more prosperous and empowered than before having children.Mining these successful moms' experiences in order to uncover both career advice and strategies for spending and saving anyone can use, Smart Mom, Rich Mom includes stories, checklists, action steps, planning tools, and more to help more moms learn how to:* Prepare financially for parenthood, as well as adding to your litter* Balance thrift with generating income and investing wisely* Find flexibility at work while safeguarding your earning potential* Save for both college and retirement* Plan for unexpected events* And much moreLadies, this collection of stories from moms who have successfully worked full-time, freelance, self-employed, and in other ways, while also raising amazing children and providing financial freedom for their families, has room to add more--your story! Start it today!
- ISBN10 0814436803
- ISBN13 9780814436806
- Publish Date 9 June 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher HarperCollins Focus
- Imprint Amacom
- Format Paperback
- Pages 256
- Language English