I retired at 52 and only have enough money to be financially secure for the next year. I'm still happy with my decision

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Walter Green decided to retire early after both of his parents passed away.

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Budgeting isn't for everyone, but 'intuitive spending' has its problems too

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Finance pros often recommend budgeting, but some think it could use a "rebrand."

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I send money back home to my relatives abroad. I've lacked disposable income and struggled to save — saying no can be tough.

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Guisse once turned down a request for a $2,500 loan from a relative.

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I saved $1,000 a month when I cut alcohol. The emotional and physical tax was just as expensive.

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Katie Butler said that she went back to school to fund her drinking and partying lifestyle.

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I'm a mom of 3 and I prefer to vacation with each of my kids individually instead of traveling as a family

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The author has three kids but prefers traveling alone with one at a time.

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A financial therapist helped me budget for a month. It made me stop panicking about my wedding costs.

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A retired couple gets $23 monthly from SNAP and uses credit cards to buy groceries. They worry about going hungry.

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Millions of low-income families are on SNAP but struggle to afford the full cost of groceries.

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Want to live on the coast? Be prepared to pay more in monthly bills.

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A couple who achieved financial independence and retired in their 30s shares their $280,000 a year budget raising 2 kids in San Francisco

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Sam Dogen retired at 34 and hasn't worked 9-to-5 since 2012 despite living in San Francisco.

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Gen X is feeling the negative effects of inflation more than any other generation

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