Meal Plan No. 2: Feeding a family of 3-ish in suburban Illinois on $200 per week
"I am enjoying the freedom of planning more adventurous meals."
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When to quit your dream job
Whether you’re a journalist, actor, or teacher—anyone whose profession is inherent to their identity—how do you know when it’s time to go?
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The Purse Travel Guide: 3 weeks studying Spanish in Buenos Aires as a solo traveler
How to make a dollar stretch for three weeks in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Home Economics No. 49: Married, 38, and supporting family through a hard time in Las Vegas
She recently paid for her father-in-law’s cremation and memorial.
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Ask an Expert: Should I raid my retirement account to pay off my rental property?
When emotions come into play, that is usually the worst time to make a big financial decision.
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From our partners
Home Economics No. 47: Married, 40, living in a $1.7-million Brooklyn condo on a $685k joint income
Our first Home Economics written by a man!
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How to roll over your workplace retirement account
“Think of it as Marie Kondo-ing your finances: Does this spark joy? If not, roll it over.”
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Why do we get so mad about parents supporting their adult children?
What else should they be spending their (extra) money on?
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