My husband and I keep our finances separate and believe it's one of the reasons our marriage has stayed strong over the years

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Jen Glantz and her husband keep their finances separate.

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I took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare. It was the right decision, but it's still difficult.

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Jen Glantz (not pictured) took a 50% pay cut to avoid paying for childcare for her daughter.

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I refuse to marry my long-term partner. A divorce taught me marriage is nothing more than a business transaction.

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Jeannie Assimos has been married once but won't marry again.

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I regretted not getting a prenup when I got divorced. I won't make the same mistake if I ever get married again.

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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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How the rich have their cake and eat it too by using trusts to give to charity, collect cash, and save on taxes at the same time

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Kirsten Dunst portrayed the young queen in Sofia Coppola's 2006 film "Marie Antoinette."

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Read JD Vance's financial disclosure, which includes at least $4 million in total assets and $250,000 in bitcoin

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Sen. JD Vance of Ohio filed his required financial disclosure as the Republican vice-presidential nominee.

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My husband and I had opposite upbringings. We now clash on how to spend money on our kids.

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Grandparents are the key to millennial parents securing generational wealth

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Carol and John Mooney, parents of Jessica Pepi, care for their baby granddaughter, Charlotte.

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I'm 30 years old and only make enough money to cover the essentials. I rely on my parents to pay for fun things.

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