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I became a first-time mom at 43, and I consider my age a plus
After years of infertility and IVF, I became a mom at 43. There are benefits to being an older pare…
Blake Turck
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Confused by the newly introduced Unified Pension Scheme? Here’s all you need to know about how it will work
The Indian government has approved the Unified Pension Scheme, due to become effective by April 1, …
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Instead of spending money on camp or day care, I kept my daughter home this summer. We got more quality time, but it was harder to work.
This summer, we decided not to send our older daughter to summer camp or day care. We got more qual…
Evan Porter
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I'm a millennial mom of 3, and I rely on my mom's financial assistance
I'm a millennial with three kids and I had to ask my mom for financial assistance. Though I feel sh…
Alyse Benoit
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I never thought I'd have an only child, but I love it, and my kid does, too
I wanted more kids when I was growing up, but I had an only child. I love having just one kid, and …
Stephanie Kaloi
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My husband and I waited for a sign before choosing names for our kids. Each time, we ended up with the perfect name.
Each time I got pregnant, my husband and I waited to be inspired before choosing names. We ended up…
Melissa Noble
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I have an only child. Our small family saves money, and traveling is much easier.
I have an only child, and I don't regret it. A family of three is just the right size for us. We sa…
Tegan Forder
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My grandparents were strict and unaffectionate while I was growing up. Everything changed when I had kids.
My grandparents raised me, and they were strict when I was a kid. When I had my own children, they …
Nicole Johnson
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I never wanted to get married. But when I got pregnant, everything changed.
I was afraid of commitment and never saw myself getting married. But when I got pregnant, my feelin…
Melissa Noble
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My husband and I had opposite upbringings. We now clash on how to spend money on our kids.
My husband and I clash about how much money to spend on our kids because of our opposite upbringing…
Jane Ridley
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My husband and I thought we wanted 2 kids, but having an only child made more sense for our family
My husband and I thought we wanted two kids, but having an only child makes sense. We have more tim…
Jen Hyde
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When I was a kid, I moved every few months. Now that I'm a parent, I focus on creating stability for my family.
When I was growing up, I moved often, and it was difficult for me to feel grounded and keep friends…
Tiffany Nieslanik
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My 3rd child was a daughter, and with her, I felt more pressure to be a role model. She's always watching what I'm doing.
I had two sons before I had my daughter. With her, I feel more pressure to be her role model. She l…
Amanda Miller Littlejohn
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Thinking of getting a personal loan? Adani group might have something for you
The Adani One app, developed by Adani Digital Labs Ltd, debuted in December 2022 focusing on airpor…
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I send my kids to stay with family over the summer. I deserve time away from them, and they have fun.
Tanya Mitra sends her kids to stay with family for weeks during the summer. She says everyone enjoy…
Jane Ridley
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I'm a proud, child-free cat lady. Children are still important to me — I just don't want any of my own.
I'm a proud, child-free cat lady, and I'm a peace with my decisions. In my life's work as an author…
Christina Wyman
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My foster mother hated her first name. I found another way to honor her after she died.
I was close with my foster mom, Esther, but she hated her name. She made me promise not to name my …
Nicole Johnson
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We cuddle our kids to sleep. Our oldest is 9, and we don't plan to change our bedtime routine anytime soon.
I've been cuddling my 9-year-old son to sleep for years, and now, my other two kids like it, too. I…
Melissa Noble
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I never wanted kids. My partner has a son, and it's been unexpectedly great.
I've always known I don't want my own kids, but my partner has a son. Our relationship has been a p…
Alexandra Saville
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My husband and I are in our 50s and child-free. We've never regretted our decision.
My husband and I have always known we don't want kids. Now, in our 50s, we don't regret the decisio…
Shawna Kenney
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I decided not to have a second child and have no regrets. The benefits are just too good.
I have no regrets about deciding to have an only child. I get to spend more time with my son and tr…
Nicole Findlay
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I'm remarried but still have the instincts of a single mom. I always ensure I make enough money to support my son on my own.
I'm remarried, but my single mom instincts haven't gone away. My husband is a great stepfather, but…