House Hacking is Not Just for the Young House hacking is for young people, right? Twenty-somethings live with roommates, then they become “real adults” by getting their own apartment or sharing living space with a partner. So says conventional wisdom. But house hacking – renting out an extra room in your house or finding another …
This series, Small Steps, Big Changes, focuses on people starting the FI journey later in life. They may feel hopeless, overwhelmed, and unsure of how to put their financial house in order. Does this sound like you? If so, welcome! Reading the Small Steps, Big Changes articles will show you that no matter how late …
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Financing your kid’s passion in sports or the arts can send your budget spiraling into red ink. But don’t despair. You have many opportunities to lessen the pain. My daughter dances. She practically lives at her dance studio, spending over 20 hours/week taking classes and participating in rehearsals. The kid eats, breathes, and sleeps …
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Looking for unique holiday gifts for your parents, aunts and uncles, or other special older people in your life? We all know that experiences make people happier than things. So you can take your favorite elder out for a fancy dinner or to the theater or a sporting event. But those gifts cost a lot …
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Of course you deserve it. I do, too. We’ve worked hard, and we’re sure not getting any younger. If we don’t indulge now, when will we? When I visited New York City recently, I spent an afternoon walking around Chelsea and the Village with an old friend. As we browsed through the shi-shi boutiques lining …
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At 59, I never feel old. I exercise, eat well, try to stay connected socially – all the “must do’s” the experts recommend for staying healthy later in life. If I manage to get a good night’s sleep, my energy level stays pretty high. Luckily, no major aches or pains limit my life (yet). Photo …
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