10 years ago, I never thought I would own a home. Now I'm planning on buying a second one.
I didn't think homeownership was possible for me, but changing how I approach saving money made it possible to buy not just one home, but two.
Rachel Morgan Cautero
When my dog died, pet insurance made it easy to get him the end-of-life care he needed
The cost of end-of-life care for a pet can be substantial — that's why I'm glad we had pet insurance for our dog before he got sick.
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I never thought I'd leave the Northeast, but moving to the Florida suburbs has its perks — mostly for my wallet
When her family left Philadelphia for Florida, a lower cost of living plus a lower tax rate meant they no longer worried about money and could finally save.
My holiday shopping budget is around $1,700 this year — I do 6 things to get the most out of every penny
Between my own kids, parents, nieces, and nephews, I have a lot of people to shop for, but I'm not worried about going over my budget this year.
My husband and I used to fight about money, but now we share everything — including our bank account passwords
My husband is a saver, and I'm a spender. Instead of trying to change each other, we focus on our common goals and are financially transparent.
I have no inner monologue. I was shocked when I found out others do.
I was surprised to learn that my husband had a constant dialogue with himself in his head. My head, on the other hand, is totally silent.
I don't think we need life insurance, but my husband disagrees. We found a compromise that makes us both happy.
Now that my kids are in school, we don't need quite as much life insurance since my death wouldn't require hiring full-time childcare.
I thought I was giving my kids the best childhood ever until my 4-year-old asked why we didn't own a 'bigger golf cart'
My family lives in an affluent area, but I don't want my kids to take money for granted. I'm taking four steps to teach them good financial habits.
4 mistakes financial planners say are hurting your retirement plan
When you're young, it's easy not to think about retirement, but it'll creep up on you sooner than you expect, so it's important to plan ahead.
My husband and I saved thousands by paying for our 10th anniversary trip entirely with points
My husband and I don't find as many opportunities to travel just the two of us as we want. To make our anniversary trip easier, we paid with points.
I pay over $150 a month for my dog's pet insurance, and it's been worth every penny
When my dog was hospitalized, it was worth the cost of pet insurance to not have to think about whether we could afford treatments he needed.
5 reasons it's worth every penny to me to hire an accountant
Our finances have gotten more complicated every year, and how taxes work changes over time, too. I've finally decided an accountant is worth the cost.
My husband and I could have afforded more house, but we chose to buy on his salary alone for 5 reasons
Buying the most expensive house you can afford might seem enticing, but I'm glad my husband and I stuck to what we knew we could be happy paying.
4 reasons I always file my taxes right away
I'm self-employed, so it's helpful to plan ahead to not get hit by a big tax bill, but even if you aren't, you might still benefit from filing sooner.
My husband and I have a plan for his end-of-year bonus to supercharge our retirement savings
I don't have a 401(k), and I want to make sure I have my own retirement plan in place, so my husband and I will use his bonus to max out my IRA.
I dragged my feet on automating my money, but once I took the plunge I wished I'd done it sooner
She was shocked to find out that automating her finances, including savings and bill pay, set her on track to meet her goals after just six months.
I'm almost 40, and retirement savings can't wait. I took 5 steps to save more after going freelance set me back.
I don't get a 401(k) match, which means I've had to take my retirement planning into my own hands, including having an IRA and a SEP IRA.
Grandparents are spending more on their kids and grandkids, and it's making retirement harder
The majority of grandparents provide financial support to their grandchildren, but the long-term cost can be difficult for many.
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