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A retired couple gets $23 monthly from SNAP and uses credit cards to buy groceries. They worry about going hungry.

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:51

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Woman pushing a shopping cart — Millions of low-income families are on SNAP but struggle to afford the full cost of groceries.
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Want to live on the coast? Be prepared to pay more in monthly bills.

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 06:03

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A couple who achieved financial independence and retired in their 30s shares their $280,000 a year budget raising 2 kids in San Francisco

Sun, 06/16/2024 - 05:22

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A man in a bookstore. — Sam Dogen retired at 34 and hasn't worked 9-to-5 since 2012 despite living in San Francisco.
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Gen X is feeling the negative effects of inflation more than any other generation

Fri, 06/14/2024 - 10:03

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I tried a popular budgeting method but felt I was running out of money every month — until I made one small change

Sun, 06/02/2024 - 07:00

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An illustration of a woman sitting on the floor and using a laptop with paperwork around her. — Brooks makes $109,000 a year at her job.
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How to find financial happiness if you're suffering from lifestyle creep, according to a Harvard professor

Sun, 06/02/2024 - 06:08

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How our family sticks to a budget with 2 teenagers while also teaching them about finance

Sun, 04/21/2024 - 06:03

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How my family of 4 overhauled our lazy budget to save over $450 a month. Offering our teenagers a share in the savings was key.

Sat, 04/20/2024 - 07:09

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The author's family.
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Gen Zers can't always afford to have fun. Here's how I budget my $80,000 salary to save for a house and still enjoy my 20s.

Fri, 04/19/2024 - 05:20

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Left: Emma Sandke sitting at an outdoor table with a glass in front of her. Right: Emma Sandke in front of a city skyline. — Emma Sandke started to take budgeting seriously after starting her first job after college.
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Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber

Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:11

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Woman confused while grocery shopping — A woman shopping for groceries (stock photo).
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