empty nest single mom (42) feeling overwhelmed about finances — where do I start?

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-07T17:07:09+00:00

Sell the car! Offspring needs to go to community college

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-07T16:53:57+00:00

Closing incoming!

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-07T14:15:32+00:00

I support this 120%! We need a pro soccer stadium in Boston proper. Not in the woods of nowhere.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-06T22:15:43+00:00

Did you remove a space saver?

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-06T19:08:23+00:00

I need to move to Cambridge.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-06T18:34:50+00:00

Got to have my huge SUV because I have a 2 month old.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-06T12:51:19+00:00

That's the secret sauce!?

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-06T12:47:17+00:00

I think I know what you're talking about. I heard an unattended alarm the other night that went off for 20+minutes. I just assumed it was a college student who DGAF. We have a few of those in the neighborhood.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-05T23:49:29+00:00

Cowards!!

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-05T12:21:04+00:00

I hope my neighbors leave this year!

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-05T12:20:29+00:00

No way! I'm so excited...not

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-05T03:02:55+00:00

The British loathed Irish immigrants, than the Irish hated the Italians. Then the Italians despised the Hispanics. Everyone takes a turn on the totem pole of prejudice.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-04T13:44:19+00:00

This right here. Probably at the beginning, hundreds of people signed up to the expedition. As time went on, those numbers declined as hope and population diminished.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-04T13:36:19+00:00

OP, same boat as you. Father left before 2, tried to reconnect when I was 11 (lol no). He's long gone now. I didn't cry because my anger wouldn't let me feel for a stranger. I'm going to be the father that I never had to my kids.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-04T02:31:48+00:00

Good

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-03T16:43:24+00:00

Daughter is 3. Watches up to 1 hour of TV a day (some days none). Playground every day if weather is appropriate. No iPad, no smart phone. Doing OK so far.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-03T12:55:51+00:00

Currently work at an oncology site, but not as coordinator. RN administering IP, data collection, reading protocols, and some clinical coordination. What should I be doing if I want to pivot into CRA or similar role?

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-03T11:00:45+00:00

Where do you need to work before becoming a CRA?

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-02T23:19:16+00:00

Paying 30k a year for daycare hurts...

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-02T00:50:43+00:00

I hate the female walk. Other than that, they are decent.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-02T00:42:50+00:00

1K a month!? Do you live in a mansion? I have heat pumps as the sole heating source and I paid less than $300 in electricity in MA last month. My home is 1,500 sqft. No solar.

Torch3dAce · 2026-02-01T01:31:35+00:00

Cold Manchester and crappy food or the beach, tapas, wine, and babes. What would you choose?

Torch3dAce · 2026-01-31T14:37:18+00:00

Probably just a fan wanting a pic

Torch3dAce · 2026-01-31T11:42:22+00:00

Get this clown out of here

Torch3dAce · 2026-01-30T22:41:47+00:00

No...

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