I became a first-time mom at 43, and I consider my age a plus

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The author became a mother for the first time at 43.

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I'm an adult and moved back in with my parents. Our relationship is better because of it.

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The author realized she could be everything she wanted while still living with their parents.

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Living with my parents in Hawaii helped me afford the most expensive state. It was the best option for me after graduating.

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The author is living with her parents to save for a down payment

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I fell for my neighbor, and he's now my boyfriend. We struggle with boundaries since we live so close to each other.

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The author, left, met her boyfriend, right, when he moved in next door.

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I spend less than $300 on back-to-school shopping for my 2 kids. Here's what works to help me save money.

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The author has her kids reuse backpacks and lunch boxes and buys used clothes for back-to-school.

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Instead of spending money on camp or day care, I kept my daughter home this summer. We got more quality time, but it was harder to work.

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The author got to spend more quality time with his daughter this summer.

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I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance

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The author relies on her mom for financial assistance.

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I took my 4-year-old to Champagne houses in France. She had more fun than I did.

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The author said locals were not bothered by having a toddler at wineries.

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My kids were embarrassed when we moved into a hotel. They ended up loving it, but I'm worried about where we'll live next.

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The author moved with her three kids to a hotel room because she couldn't afford rent anywhere else.

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I'm an American living in Paris with my French husband. We sometimes fight over our cultural differences.

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The writer, left, sometimes fights with her French husband, right.

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