Impressive savings for the mom

Did they tell how much it is?

Guilt money, if you want to call it that, from her ex. Plus, you could tell that she didn't splurge on very much, seeing as they only left the house once a month for supplies.

Super nice house too.

I simply am not there...

I was also wondering about that. Can't think of any other income she'd have except from her ex. A big house, utilities, food, gas - she wasn't making any money. Then the son moved in with his dad's family, so the mom would have even less coming in. Like someone else posted, maybe the former husband felt guilty and was paying her more than she would have been legally able to get?

Sher had a work at home telemarketing job. I read the book.