Financial

Image source: shutterstock.com A lot of money advice assumes parenting is the default, so couples who aren’t raising children can feel like they’re supposed to justify their choices instead of…

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I’ve been aggressively buying the dip since March 2020, when I wrote How To Predict A Stock Market Bottom Like Nostradamus. My daughter was born four months earlier, and something inside…

Image source: shutterstock.com Some of the biggest perks of the DINK life aren’t flashy purchases or extra vacations—they’re emotional. When your relationship isn’t constantly shaped by school calendars, kid logistics,…

I used to do a weekly post with a peek into the past week + lots of links. Many of you have missed this, so I’m bringing it back for…

Image source: shutterstock.com For a lot of DINK couples, the suburbs feel like the default setting you’re “supposed” to want: more space, quieter streets, and a house that can hold…

Published: by Gretchen on January 2, 2026  |  This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Love Bath & Body Works candles? You can get 3-wick candles for as…

Happy New Year 2026 everyone! With another year wrapped up, I thought I’d do a 2025 year in review so I can one day look back fondly as an old…

Image source: shutterstock.com When you don’t have child-related expenses, your budget can look “extra” to other people. Friends and family might assume you’re saving everything, or they might assume you’re…

Over the past few weeks, I keep getting messages from people saying, “I can’t wait to see your goals list for 2026! It’s one of my favorite things you post!”…