I bought two houses for $35,000 each — but when the price is that low, finding a home equity loan or HELOC for renovations is challenging.
I saved in a 401(k), until the FIRE movement taught us that retirement isn't triggered by an age, but by a sum. Now, we have a new plan.
My kids both had fender benders last year — no one was hurt, but my wallet took a big hit. I saved on car insurance by giving up on brand loyalty.
Jennifer Sisson, a writer, wanted her travel savings for her dream trip to Italy to earn money, but she lost big when the stock market dropped.
Seeing housing that was more than triple the price for far less space was a gut punch, but the other benefits of my new home more than make up for it.
I saved in a 401(k), until the FIRE movement taught us that retirement isn't triggered by an age, but by a sum. Now, we have a new plan.
I'm a freelancer, and my husband's income is largely commission-based. We're taking several steps to prepare for the cost of buying a house.
Our premium doubled overnight once our car insurance covered teen drivers as well, but we took steps to keep our payments under control.
In my 20s, I assumed I just needed to spend as little as possible to succeed — which meant giving up things like having internet access at home.
Writer Jennifer Sisson wanted her travel savings for her dream trip to Italy to earn money, but she lost big when the stock market dropped.
I was raised to believe that if I got a degree — any degree — I'd have a secure, well-paying job and that it would be worth the cost.
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