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[quote=Anonymous]OP you will be able to do this!! just take it one part at a time.  PP suggestions on making a budget are a good place to start.  Be sure to include EVERYTHING you spend money on (don't overlook small stuff like daily starbucks etc).   Be sure to contribute to either a 401k or IRA even if its just a small amount, you must pay yourself first.   Do not involve your ex, that defeats the whole purpose of being on your own. Be an example for your kid in everything you do.  Suze Orman has some good, easy to understand books too. I think one I had was "Young Broke and Fabulous"--I also started to read Kiplingers magazine in my early 20s and that was easy to understand investing info. 
 Don't get overwhelmed the first month with investing though etc, start with budget, savings, cutting expenses, building a 6 month "emergency fund" etc.   I used to be annoyed at how little my parents did for me financially esepcailly when I saw how much help my friends got. but now I know what a total blessing that was.  I have never ever doubted my ability to take care of myself, leave a relationship and be on my own.     This is what you have to teach your kid.  Good luck OP, I promise you that being able to stand on your own two feet will make you so proud and change your life!![/quote]

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