I'm 63 and raising four of my grandchildren. Money is very tight, and I haven't once thought about retiring.

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Cindy Chiasson is raising four of her grandchildren.

Cindy Chiasson

She works in healthcare and pays $787 a month for insurance. She still can't afford her daughter's care.

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Cassenda Nelson is a mother of four in southwest Georgia.

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An NYC couple went from 'autopilot' to financial independence. They share 3 money moves they made.

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson reside in Manhattan.

Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

You could burn through $50,000 covering an unemployment stint in today's market

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Joanelle Cobos (left) and Clair Todd (right) prepared financially for layoffs but faced a challenging job market.

Joanelle Cobos (left), Clair Todd (right)

How high-earners are using real estate and a little-known rule to slash their tax bills

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Kenji Asakura and Letizia Alto are the co-creators of Semi-Retired MD.

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A 3-fund portfolio, a no-kid lifestyle, and a 'die with zero' mindset: How one NYC couple is retiring in their 40s

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Financially independent couple Josette Chang and Alexander Nathanson

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Real estate investors are paying thousands for 'cost segregation studies,' a tax strategy to increase cash flow. Here's how they work and who can benefit.

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The fundraiser for James Van Der Beek's family highlights a harsh truth about young cancer

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James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly.

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I needed to save money, so I challenged myself to a 30-day spending freeze. I learned a lot about my financial habits.

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The author decided to stop spending money for a month.

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I was loyal to my company for 7 years and regret it. I left with debt and without a 401(k).

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Andie Mercer.

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