Investing as a single parent

Summary: Single parenting is not just an emotional journey, it is a financial one too. This piece reflects on the real trade-offs single parents face, from money and support to risk and resilience, and why stability, not perfection, matters most over the long run.

Summary: Single parenting is not just an emotional journey, it is a financial one too. This piece reflects on the real trade-offs single parents face, from money and support to risk and resilience, and why stability, not perfection, matters most over the long run. This is a subject close to my heart. I have lived it. As a single parent, I am often asked how I managed. The honest answer is that it is daunting and challenging on many levels. A single parent carries full responsibility for a child’s health, social development, extracurricular activities and, most importantly, academic progress. Managing all of this can quickly become overwhelming. Time management and multitasking are not optional skills; they are essential. In any case, balancing a career and a household is demanding. Doing so while raising a child single-handedly makes it even harder. This is why single parents must seek support, whether from fa

This article was originally published on January 20, 2026.