When I was 11, I made a friend who changed the trajectory of my life. She inspired me to go to college and try harder.
The author, left, pictured with her high school friend, Geraldine, center, and another friend in their native England when…
I wanted my daughter to graduate from college debt-free, so I bought a storage unit business. It paid for her entire tuition.
The author owns a storage unit business to pay for her daughter’s college tuition. Storing other people’s shot glass…
I went back to work a week after giving birth. I felt guilty but it made me feel like myself again.
Only a week into motherhood, I committed a cardinal sin: I started working. I took a meeting and pretended…
My husband and I met with a divorce lawyer before our wedding. These were our 5 biggest takeaways.
My fiancé and I met with a divorce attorney before our wedding. Immediately after getting engaged, I had a…
How making money as an influencer has changed in a decade
Influencers are cashing in on diverse income streams like never before. The influencer business has exploded over the past…
Getting my kids involved made decluttering their rooms easier. We got rid of 44 bags of stuff, and they felt heard.
The author (not pictured) says that letting kids set the tone makes it easier to declutter. With four creative…
I’m 49 and don’t want kids. I mostly date older women because of my choice.
Brian Gross dates older women to take the pressure off from having the conversation about having kids. This as-told-to…
I begged my daughter not to go away for college and instead stay home. She refused, and I can’t let go of my fear.
The author, not pictured, wants his daughter to avoid college dorms. I remember my college days like they were…
I’m a stay-at-home dad in a conservative community. I’ve faced a lot of criticism, but this role feels natural to me.
Eli and his wife, Shannon. My wife, Shannon, and I grew up together in a conservative Christian community in…
I’m a mom of 6 and don’t throw birthday parties after age 1. Kids don’t remember them and they are a waste of money.
The author doesn’t throw birthday parties after her kids turn 1. As a mom, making birthdays special feels monumental….