I collided with a tractor-trailer on my 39th birthday. It was my wake-up call to leave my job and start my own company.

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Christina Jones set up her own company after being involved in a road collision.

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I'm raising my 4-year-old granddaughter on my own in my 60s. I expect to work until I die.

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Dorenne Simonson is her granddaughter's caregiver.

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Three generations moved in next door and formed a 'family compound.' It's helping them avoid assisted living.

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Lauuren McCadney and family
Lauren McCadney and her family moved to be closer to each other.

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Lauren McCadney had always wanted to live next door to friends or family. In her late 50s, she finally made that happen, though not the way she'd planned.

The GoFundMe for James Van Der Beek's family has now raised more than $2 million in the 2 days since his death

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James Van der Beek died at the age of 48.

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We left New York City for the Connecticut suburbs. Our family gained way more than square footage, but it cost us a lot.

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Although moving from New York City to Connecticut's suburbs has come with drawbacks, it's also brought several benefits.

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Who is Nancy Guthrie? Inside the life of 'Today' host Savannah Guthrie's mother

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Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie and her mother, Nancy Guthrie.

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My husband and I moved in with my grandparents to save money. The temporary adjustment period was worth it.

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Four generations of a family moved in together. Their 'crazy dream' helps them save on childcare and elder care costs.

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Lily Telloyan's family
Lily and Alex Telloyan, center, moved in with Lily's parents and grandparents in 2024. Their son, Xander, was born in April 2025.

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I've gone to Disney parks every year for decades. As prices rise, here's what I still splurge on—and skip.

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Sarah Rachul swears by Disney's annual pass.

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A family built a multigenerational home in Oregon that's basically 2 houses connected by a hallway

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Ana Ochoa and her family built a custom multigenerational home.

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