I spent $400 a night for a hotel with a famous Niagara Falls view. The best views were free.

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The author's child on a balcony at a hotel near Niagara Falls.
The author said that she regrets chasing an image rather than an experience during a family trip to Niagara Falls.

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I moved from Argentina to the US. Now I'm torn between spending time with my young kids or my aging parents.

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The author feels pulled between her parents and her kids.

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Our World Cup splurge wasn't about soccer. It was about making memories with our son.

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The author's son and husband cheer during a World Cup match in 2026.
The author said she and her husband are OK splurging to help make special memories with their youngest child since they had him when they were a bit older.

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I opened a Trump Account for my newborn child. Here's how it works, and why I decided to go for it.

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The author with her daughter
Me in February, with my then-5-week-old daughter.

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I built a house for my dad with dementia to live in with us. When his health declined, it cost $120,000 to support him.

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John Nuar with his family
John Nuar's father went into memory care in 2021 after years of living with his family.

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I splurged on VIP tickets to see Argentina in the World Cup. The convenience made it worth it, especially for my 81-year-old father.

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Woman at World Cup
The author went to see Argentina against Cape Verde in Miami.

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I couldn't afford room and board at my daughter's college, so she's living at home. I worried she wouldn't have a social life.

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Two people wearing colorful outfits stand together on gymnasium bleachers with flags and a banner in the background.
The author (left) was worried about her daughter (right) living at home while in college.

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My kids are growing up, and it's making me realize my parents are getting older, too

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A grandfather sitting with his grandson.
The author has started thinking more about his parents' aging as his kids grow up.

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I travel often with my 2 teens. Here are the 7 tricks that make it enjoyable.

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Teen in a cave in Mexico
The author shares her seven tips for traveling with teens.

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I've perfected my chocolate chip cookie over the years, always working from memory. To my sons, they are so much more than a dessert.

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Composite image. On the left, the author's older son is blowing out a giant cookie cake with a cat decoration and two candles that say
The author's sons love her chocolate chip cookies so much that her older son asked for a giant chocolate chip cookie instead of a cake for his 11th birthday.

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