How to Homeschool on One Income (and Not Go Broke)
Description
💸 What if you don’t need more money—just a better plan? Learn how to cut through lifestyle inflation, unlock hidden cash in your budget, and build a one-income life that gives your kids the freedom to thrive.
🔗 Links
Books/Podcasts/Resources
Dave Ramsey: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/the-total-money-makeover-by-dave-ramsey
Ramit Sethi: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/
Josh Sheets: https://radicalpersonalfinance.com/
Cost of Living Calculator: https://smartasset.com/mortgage/cost-of-living-calculator
EveryDollar (budgeting app): https://www.ramseysolutions.com/ramseyplus/everydollar
YNAB (budgeting app): https://www.youneedabudget.com/
References
- Two-income families often still struggle because of lifestyle inflation: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-middle-class-time-squeeze/
- The average new home is 2,417 sq ft—but few families use all that space: https://eyeonhousing.org/2025/02/single-family-home-size-increases/
- The average new car payment is $737/month; used is $520/month: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/average-car-payment/
- Leasing a car costs around $600/month and never builds equity: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/auto-loan-rates-financing/
- People estimate $86/month on subscriptions but actually spend $219/month.: https://www.crresearch.com/blog/subscription-service-statistics-and-costs/
- Families spend $3,500–$6,000/year eating out: https://www.bls.gov/cex/tables.htm
- Eliminating childcare saves $12,000–$15,000/year: https://www.care.com/c/stories/2423/cost-of-child-care/
- The average household carries $6,730 in credit card debt at high interest: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/state-of-credit-cards/
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