I make 4 times more money than my husband earns. He later admitted he was jealous of me being the breadwinner.

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A couple started out with about $45 between them. Over their 23 years together, they've paid off $350,000 of debt.

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I worried I'd lose all my work friends when I quit. It surprisingly brought us closer together.

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Rachel Craft, left, worried about losing work friends when she quit, but they became closer instead.

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She started her business from scratch when she moved to be with her fiancé. He covers the bulk of their expenses with his $200,000 income.

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Couple looking back.

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I would never get married without a prenup — even though mine didn't protect me during my divorce

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I'm poly and live with my husband and boyfriend. We make $155,000 combined and can finally buy a house.

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A polyamorous couple.

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My fiancé is 17 years older than me, and we met at work. He's planning for retirement, but I'm just starting my career.

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The author, right, is 17 years younger than her partner and has different financial goals.

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It's hard to make friends in Palm Springs because, in my 50s, I'm one of the younger residents. Many retirees move here.

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Shelly Karpaty says she recently moved to Palm Springs, California, where most people are retired.

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I left my job to build a company with my boyfriend. The constant fighting led to our breakup.

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The author kept fighting with her business partner-boyfriend.

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I live with my mother, daughter, and granddaughter. 4 generations under one roof can get crowded, but it's special.

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The author, not pictured, lives in a crowded household.

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