My retired father uses his pension to pay for my basic needs because I can't find a job. I'm worried I'm ruining his retirement.

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The author, not pictured, is a recent college grad who depends on her father.

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My husband and I waited for a sign before choosing names for our kids. Each time, we ended up with the perfect name.

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The author and her husband waited for a sign before naming their three kids.

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I'm a professional declutterer. Dorm rooms can get messy fast — here are 4 tips for keeping dorm rooms clutter-free.

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College students can easily declutter their dorm rooms.

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I worked in HR for over 15 years. It made me a better mom.

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A mom works from home with her son beside her.

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The back-to-school season always reminds me why I love homeschooling my kids so much

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The author has been homeschooling her two kids for several years.

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I was $180K in debt after not learning about money growing up. My kids will learn from my mistakes.

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The author wasn't taught financial literacy and plans to make sure his kids are better set for the future than he was.

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I canceled my Netflix subscription 2 years ago. I loved it, but overhauling my TV habits changed my life for the better.

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As a college professor, I know Gen Z gets a bad rap. But their strengths are being overlooked.

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Gen Z college students are more welcoming.

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I'm 38, and one of my closest friends is 72. We have more in common than you might think.

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Sarah Klein met her friend Carolyn while volunteering with FriendshipWorks.

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I'm Gen X and not ready to retire. At 51, my career is just now starting.

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