Money talks, and this house-saving millennial wants to listen.


Budget Challenge: Spend less than $1k

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My husband and I desperately want to buy a house.

Each month, we are spending $1300 in rent. While that’s considered a steal in our area (Aspen is nearby, and we suffer the consequences of living in the same valley as an elite resort town), we’d rather be putting that money directly into something that’s ours, instead of into our landlords’ pockets (despite how lovely they are).

Additionally, I want a dog. Honestly, I want a dog more than I want…Read more