|
|
Tips for transitioning from a two-income to a one-income family
One Income Families: From Two Incomes to One
Related Topics |
|
One-Income Families: At-Home Income
One-Income Families: Choosing To Stay Home One-Income Families: Saving Money Family Expenses Single Parenting Working At Home |
Marianne Giullian
It is becoming more and more challenging to raise a family on one income in a two-income world. We have chosen to focus on reducing our expenses instead of trying to increase our income. We have tried doing these 14 things to help us accomplish this goal.
Be Prepared to Quit Your JobSteven Lohrenz
I recently left my job to go out on my own for the first time. I've been working towards this point for a while, but here's an overview of how I got to the point where I could become a quitter and how you can do the same.
The Convincing Telecommuter My StoryContributed by TH
Maybe you want to stay home with your kids, and save time and money on commuting and office wear, but what's in it for your boss? How can you convince your boss to let you become a telecommuter? Here are some points you can lay out before your boss.
Going from Two Incomes to OneLucynda Koesters
A decision to transition from two incomes to one begins with a detailed examination of household finances. There will be ways to cut expenses, live on less, or live differently. Keep in mind that it is not how much money you earn, it's how much you spend, and how much you mange to keep, that will determine how successful you will be.
A Decision to Stay Home
Couple and Baby with Laptop photo from Shutterstock
Monica Resinger
Even though I was afraid of not having enough money to live on, I made the decision to quit my job on the good faith of my abilities to cut back or drop my spending habits, and to save money in every possible situation I could. If you're a working mother that yearns to be home raising your children, here are some valuable lessons I learned from my experience.
Making the Transition to At-Home MomShelly Burke
Perhaps you're hoping to make the transition from working full-time outside of your home to working part-time, or staying home full-time. With the commitment of yourself and your husband, you can be home with your family! Here's how.
A 6 Month Stay-at-Home Mom PlanScott W. Danger, CPA
If you're looking for an easy answer to staying at home, this isn't it. But if you're willing to work hard and make some trade-offs, staying home with your kids can become a reality. Here is a six month stay-at-home mom plan to help you realize your goal.
Route to One Income My Storycontributed by LB
After many chats, my huisband and I decided we wanted me to be home with our kids and that we would have to change our way of life. This is how we tightened the money belt and made it happen.
An Odyssey into Frugality: How I Became a Miserly Mom
Young Couple Looking at Bills photo from Shutterstock
Jonni McCoy
Parenthood brings about many changes -- but frugality was not one that I expected. My husband and I had a pleasant lifestyle. Adding a child made it even more pleasant. But, as the years went by, I could see that I had to make a choice. What was best for my child?
Leaving a Crazy Lifestyle BehindLucynda Koesters
For two income families looking to make a transition to one income, one family who made it happen advises you do these things in order to be successful.
Stay-at-Home DadLucynda Koesters
For this family, it's a one-income lifestyle with a twist: Dad, not Mom, stays home with baby. Here is Dad's advice for stay-at-home dad wannabes.
More Articles:-
Retire Early! One Income Family Plans for Financial Independence
Lucynda Koesters -
New Business Creates One Income Family
Lynne Tarter -
My One Income Success Story
Lucynda Koesters -
Becoming a One Income Family
TDS Reader Contributors -
Quit My Job to Stay Home With Kids?
TDS Reader Contributors -
Adjusting to One Income
Gary Foreman -
Living on One Income
Sue Dobbins
- Sign up for Dollar Stretcher Parents newsletter for time and money-saving tips for families with children delivered to your inbox weekly.
- Sign up for Dollar Stretcher Tips newsletter to receive tips from other TDS readers that will help you stretch your dollars and save time while doing so.
- Sign up for TDS Special Offers newsletter for some of the best bargains available for Dollar Stretchers!
- Follow our For Your Family! board on Pinterest
- Get advice from other TDS readers in the TDS Forums. Helpful sections include: Home & Family and Stretch Your Shopping Dollars.
- Visit our Family section each week for our latest family articles and tips.
Subscribe to TDS Newsletters
Join over 250,000 other subscribers!
To subscribe, check the newsletters you wish to receive, enter your email address and then click Subscribe.
View the TDS privacy policy.
Your money saving idea could win you $100!
Each month one TDS reader will win $100 just for telling us your favorite time or money saving idea. It could be you!
Click here to share your idea.
Recent winners are:
- Betty Ann from NY
- Kim from TX
- Matt from CO
- Joan from CT
|
Money problems? Struggling with credit card debt? What you need to know about bankruptcy? Trouble repaying student loans?
|
Looking for an answer to a frugal living question? Click here to ask a
Dollar Stretcher Stretchpert!
Copyright 1996 - 2013 "The Dollar Stretcher, Inc." All rights reserved unless specifically noted.
Contact the Dollar Stretcher at:
Dollar Stretcher
PO Box 14160
Bradenton FL 34280
941-761-7805
"The Dollar Stretcher, Inc." does not assume responsibility for advice given. All advice should be weighed against your own abilities and circumstances and applied accordingly. It is up to the reader to determine if advice is safe and suitable for their own situation.
| About Us | Privacy Policy | Writer's Guidelines | Sponsorship | Media | Contact Us |