I work so hard to provide a good life for my 4 kids that I hardly ever see them anymore

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We moved to a farm in rural Maine because we thought homesteading would save us money. It didn't.

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Three goats looking through a hole in a fence
The author still keeps goats on her farm, even though she's no longer a homesteader.

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I'm the eldest sibling and feel financial pressure during the holidays. I'm making less money this year and don't want to let my family down.

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The author (not pictured) had to figure out a holiday budget this year.

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Elon Musk bashes Congress' government funding bill

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Elon Musk said on X that the funding bill shouldn't pass.

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I'm a millionaire and single mom. I'm teaching my daughter the value of money — but she's also taught me I work too much.

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Sheri Atwood with her daughter Janicya smiling and looking at the camera.
Sheri Atwood prioritized her daughter Janicya's education.

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France's prime minister was ousted after losing a confidence vote — here's what happens now

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Michel Barnier
Michel Barnier on Tuesday at the National Assembly in Paris.

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A couple on track to retire early in San Francisco break down their $140,000 annual budget

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The Nader family resides in San Francisco.

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I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 5 things I won't be buying at the parks in 2025.

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megan posing with minnie mouse at a character breakfast in disney world
I've been going to Disney World for pretty much my whole life.

Megan duBois

I typically spend $60 at Trader Joe's on weekly staples. I was shocked when I tried to take that budget to Whole Foods.

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I usually shop at Trader Joe's for my family and Whole Foods for my private-chef clients.

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I taught my kids how to be entrepreneurs from a young age. As teens, they've made about $10,000 so far.

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Amanda Miller Littlejohn with her sons and daughter at the beach, they are smiling in the sun and standing on the sand.
The author has been teaching her kids about money from a young age.

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