Bangalore: Money can often be a big issue for single parents who struggle to make both ends meet with a limited budget. It is difficult to make financial decisions when you have no one to discuss your plans, no one to back you during your financial difficulties. Being a single parent calls for a lot of sacrifice in order to meet the growing demands of your kids. The life in this modern world is tough especially with the economic crisis which is affecting all households all over the world. The rule for budgeting in a single parent family is same when compared to families that have both parents. It requires you to be more committed, more frugal, and more independent. Here are some helpful tips on how to budget money for single parents. Have a Budget The best way to do this is to list your daily expenses and plan your everyday's budget. Know where your money is going. Avoid any kind of impulsive purchase. If you enter a grocery store and find yourself tempted to pick something for your child that is not on your list. Then Avoid it. Because if you do so, your finances will be in a trouble for the remaining days of the month. If you set a budget plan, stick to it and learn to control yourself from buying unnecessary things.