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Home Economics No. 5: Living in the New Jersey Suburbs on a $800K Joint Income
$4,400 for the mortgage, $5,200 for the nanny, and $250 for self-care.
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Lindsey Stanberry
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In Defense of Motherhood
Take my money, wreck my Sundays
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Lindsey Stanberry
129
Division of Labor No. 4: A writer and a lawyer raising 3 kids in Washington, D.C.
"I try to remember in moments of frustration that everyone’s intentions are good, and that we all love one another."
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Lindsey Stanberry
29

April 2024

In Her Purse: Ruchi Pinniger
Life Savers candy, Oracle cards, cash
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Lindsey Stanberry
5
The high cost of going green
It’s not financial—it’s emotional
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Lindsey Stanberry
13
I believe women deserve to get paid for their work
And that (gulp!) includes me.
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Lindsey Stanberry
17
Home Economics No. 4: Divorced, 63, and living in Colorado with $50,000 in retirement savings
$1,092 for the mortgage, $273 for health insurance, and $33 a month on dance lessons
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Lindsey Stanberry
75
Division of Labor No. 3: A writer and prop-house manager raising a toddler in L.A.
Warning: There's a bit of vomit in this one.
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Lindsey Stanberry
13

March 2024

In Her Purse: Amy Shoenthal
The Setback Cycle, snacks, and so much lip gloss.
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Lindsey Stanberry
7
Home Economics No. 3: Single and Living in Southwest Ohio on $62,000 a year
$60 for Internet, $100 for subscriptions, and a $3,875 monthly inheritance
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Lindsey Stanberry
39
Let's be real: Salary transparency is complicated
Sometimes, talking about money can make us feel weird.
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Lindsey Stanberry
36
In Her Purse: Financial Therapist Aja Evans
Hot Wheels, parking ticket, plastic spoon
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Lindsey Stanberry
19
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