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My husband and I got married in our early 20s, and we loved being DINKs.Then, my father-in-law told us he wanted grandkids. We decided to have children.Having our son changed our lives in so many ways, but I regret nothing.My husband and I married at the tender ages of 21…
It was always my dream, but raising two kids as a stay-at-home mom was harder than I thought.I lost my identity during my kids’ infant and toddler years, and getting it back took work.My kids are teens now, and I love to see new moms holding onto their own identities…
I had no practical reason to move from San Francisco to Athens, Greece, just an undeniable feeling.Turns out, moving to Athens for no reason was exactly the right choice for my career.I quit my job in finance, published two books, and transformed my career where I now help others.When I…
Paying off our mortgage early wasn’t as financially freeing as I’d hoped.Our financial advisor recommended we keep our mortgage and invest our money instead.No mortgage has advantages but I wish we’d listened to our advisor more.I distinctly remember where I was when I paid off my house — sitting in…
Kelsea Myers, 20, traveled throughout North America during her freshman year of college.She took online classes while staying in hostels.Eventually, she wanted to have a more typical college experience.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kelsea Myers. It has been edited for length and clarity.My parents have always…
Tricia Goh is a final year computer science student at the National University of Singapore.Unlike most of her peers, Goh says she is not gunning for a job at a FAANG company.Goh received a job offer after competing a six-month internship at a Norwegian software company.This as-told-to essay is based…
Many older Americans regret some career choices that affected retirement plans and job prospects.Regrets include not prioritizing education, frequent job changes, and involvement in office drama.This is part of an ongoing series about older Americans’ regrets.For millions of Americans, retiring at 65 is just a dream.Since September, BI has heard…
After I moved out, my mom kept trying to get me to take boxes of my old childhood toys.I told her to throw it out. I didn’t ask her to save it, didn’t want it, and had no room for it.When I finally had to deal with it, I learned…
Nearly 1,200 older Americans shared with BI their financial regrets about saving for retirement.Many said they wished they’d been better prepared for an emergency.This is part of an ongoing series about boomer regrets.Millions of Americans facing retirement are worried they won’t be financially prepared — or fear that they’ll have…
Conan O’Brien said he experienced burnout while working as a writer at “Saturday Night Live.”The former talk show host said he regrets being “too intense” at his job.Steps to overcoming burnout include getting rest and taking career breaks. Conan O’Brien regrets being so intense while working as a writer on…
