We are on day 37 of no paycheck for my husband. We've cut all our subscriptions and have a shopping ban to make it through the shutdown.

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The author's husband is a federal employee.

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I have 5 kids, so unexpected costs always come up. To stay on budget, we don't spend any money for a week.

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The author stops spending money for a week to save.

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One chart shows the jobs where Americans feel financially comfortable and where they're struggling

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Newly released survey results show the financial security of working adults in the US.

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When my 20-year marriage ended, I had no job and knew little about money. Now, I'm confident in my financial future and career.

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Lisa VanderVeen holds a camera during one of her trips abroad

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I spent my 20s living a dream life abroad, but returned to the US in debt. There's a lot I wish I'd done differently.

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I lived abroad during my 20s, and although I don't regret it, I made some poor financial decisions along the way.

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I grew my investment portfolio to over $1 million in 10 years. Even during a recession, these 3 tactics worked for me.

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Financial educator Bola Sokunbi said it's really important, even if you're working full time, to have other sources of income.

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How to get hired at top hedge funds like Citadel, D.E. Shaw, and Point72

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D.E. Shaw interns.

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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 prioritized her daughter Janicya's education.

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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 was proud to have an amicable $500 divorce. I didn't realize managing the finances of co-parenting would be much harder.

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Sheri Atwood had an amicable divorce with her ex until managing finances while co-parenting got in the way.

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