Mom's Got Money. Catherine Alford

      

Mom's Got Money

       A Millennial Mom's Guide to Managing Money Like a Boss

       Catherine Alford

Copyright © 2021 by Catherine Collins Alford. All rights reserved.

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      AUTHOR PHOTO: © JONATHAN ALFORD

      This one's for me and for any other mom ready to give up.

      Keep going.

      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Dedication

      5  Acknowledgments

      6  About the Author

      7  Introduction

      8  CHAPTER 1: Shifting to a Boss Mindset NOTES

      9  CHAPTER 2: How to Determine Your Household Net Worth

      10  CHAPTER 3: The Family Budget Meeting THE FAMILY BUDGET MEETING NOTES

      11  CHAPTER 4: How to Manage Your Household Cash Flow and Start Saving R: RESEARCH PAST SPENDING AND BILLS O: OMIT UNNECESSARY EXPENSES A: ASK FOR DISCOUNTS FOR SERVICES AND INSURANCE D: DETERMINE HOW MUCH MONEY YOU SPEND EACH MONTH S: SELL EVERYTHING IN SIGHT S: SIDE HUSTLE TEMPORARILY NOTES

      12  CHAPTER 5: How to Increase and Maintain Your Credit Score (and Why It's Important) NOTE

      13  CHAPTER 6: How to Negotiate, Earn Extra Money, and Start Investing PERSONAL FREEDOM LEAVING A LEGACY EXTREME GENEROSITY REDUCING YOUR BILLS EARNING MORE INVESTING NOTES

      14  CHAPTER 7: Protect Your Family With Emergency Funds and Insurance NOTE

      15  CHAPTER 8: The Childcare versus Career Dilemma NOTES

      16  CHAPTER