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 taught my kids how to be entrepreneurs from a young age. As teens, they've made about $10,000 so far.

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Amanda Miller Littlejohn with her sons and daughter at the beach, they are smiling in the sun and standing on the sand.
The author has been teaching her kids about money from a young age.

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For Gen Zers tired of dating, applications for lavender marriages are open

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A woman and a man holding a sprig of lavender in a field
For Gen Zers, a platonic marriage might be a good option for financial stability and comfort.

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I saved $1,000 a month when I cut alcohol. The emotional and physical tax was just as expensive.

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Katie Butler at her college graduation holding her diploma
Katie Butler said that she went back to school to fund her drinking and partying lifestyle.

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We are a family of 6. We save $7,000 every year by doing 3 things.

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A large family's mudroom full of shoes.

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My adult kids live at home. Space is tighter and costs are higher, but it might be the best way for them to save enough money to buy a house.

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Alex Gonzalez and his wife currently have two of their three adult children living with them again.

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Here's how much you have to make across the country just to get by

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New data from United For ALICE, shared exclusively with Business Insider, reveals how much Americans nationwide need to get by.

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9 tricks for getting the best deals at Costco, from a former employee

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Costco is known for having some great deals.

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I built a tiny house in my parents' backyard and lived rent-free for 5 years. It helped me save money to see the world — and taught me how to live simply.

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Mckean Matson's tiny home in her parents' backyard.
Mckean Matson built a 350-square-foot tiny home in her parents' backyard.

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I'm a beauty reporter and these are the basic makeup products under $50 that I regularly buy

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Reporter Amanda Krause and her beauty products.
As a beauty reporter, I rarely go a day without my favorite makeup products.

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