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I'm 58 and work as a nanny. I wish I could be as present with my own grandchildren.

A nanny whose world revolves around kids says she'd love to care for her six grandchildren but no …

Jane Ridley   


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I'm a teacher and a mother of 4 who hates mornings. Doing these 3 things makes them bearable.

I've never liked mornings, but as a teacher and mom of four, I've made my peace with them. I create…

Nicole Johnson   


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My mom died when she was 48. I'm 46, and I'm worried I won't see my kids grow up.

I'm 46, which is almost the same age my mom was when she died. I'm worried I'll die young, too, and…

Jason Keil   


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Should you rent or buy a home? Here’s how much rental pricing has gone up compared to ownership cost in major Indian cities

Renting costs in Indian cities are rising rapidly, making homeownership a potentially smarter finan…

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People say having teenage daughters means they'll hate you, but mine don't. They just need to be heard and have a snack.

Allison Tenney has two girls, 12 and 13. She doesn't think teens always hate their parents. Here ar…

Cailey Griffin   


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My kid just went to college, and I'm now an empty nester. I don't want to fill all my time with work.

My child just started college and I'm now an empty nester. I'm grieving our family dynamic, and wor…

Sayu Bhojwani   


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My husband and I are child-free. Sometimes, I worry we'll regret it.

My husband and I don't have kids and our life is great. However, a couple we know just had a baby, …

Alix Campbell   


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I built up a 6-figure business but didn't spend enough time with my kids. Now, I work 30% less and feel much happier.

I started my own business after my first kid was born and eventually made six figures. It was hard …

Melissa Noble   


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As a single mom, having 3 kids makes it hard to get work done. I wouldn't trade them for all the productivity in the world.

I'm a single mom of three kids, and it's difficult to carve out time for my work. But when I'm frus…

Allison Langer   


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When I took my son to kindergarten, I had to face a hard reality. He's my last kid, and this is the last time I'll do this.

My son is my second —and last — child. Dropping him off at kindergarten forced me to acknowledge we…

Lisa McCarty   


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I had 3 kids in under 3 years. I wanted my kids to have the childhood I never had.

I grew up as an only child and had three kids in under three years. I wanted my kids to grow up wit…

Nia Springer-Norris   


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I've been a stay-at-home mom for 4 years, and I love it. My daughters are going to preschool soon, and my identity is shifting.

I've loved being a stay-at-home mom, but as my daughters head to full-time preschool, our routine i…

Katrina Donham   


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I co-parent my kid with other parents of only children. We give each other a break and have developed close friendships.

My husband and I love co-parenting my kid with other parents of only children. It creates a wonderf…

Elizabeth Doerr   


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Having an only child has brought out the kid in me. I play with him all the time and it's reminded me of my own childhood.

I've always heard an only children are lonely, but my kid has plenty of friends. And it's brought o…

Nicole Findlay   


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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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Five gifts you can give to yourself, friends, or family, towards achieving financial independence

Ahead of India's 78th Independence Day, find out how a professional achieved financial independence…