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Sure, there’s lots to worry about, but Fed independence should be on your list
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Division of Labor No. 24: A divorced couple raising three teenaged kids in New York City
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The news is terrible, so how do we not feel terrible all the time?
Asking for a friend!
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Lessons from the most expensive year of my life
Reflecting on my budget-busting year and how it changed my thinking about money
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This Sunday, January 11: Our First NYC Event of 2026
We’ll be crafting vision boards for an abundant New Year!
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Home Economics No. 1: Living in Brooklyn on $466k joint income
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Some frank thoughts on money, jealousy, and loneliness
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Is everyone but me taking $10,000 vacations?
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Home Economics No. 36: Single, 46, and living in Brooklyn on $179,500
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10 Things We Learned While Writing and Editing The Purse This Year
2025 was a big year thanks to all the wonderful Purse readers!
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Home Economics No. 43: A family of 4 living in Pennsylvania on $96,000 a year
And spending some of their savings to help a friend in need
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Our 2026 In and Out List
In: Dancing! Out: Canceling plans!
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What It Cost Me: Writing my first novel
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We’re going to be goal-setting and vision-boarding and having the best time with our friends at Copilot Money!
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Everyone is talking about the casino economy
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