How I Bought That

How I Bought That takes a peek inside the process of making a major purchase, whether your budget is big, small, all your own, or supplemented by family or financial institutions. In this series, we look at how women afford big purchases like first homes, statement bags, and more. The common thread here is saving with a goal in mind, and then spending like you had it all along.

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3 Mistakes I Made While Paying Off $81,000 in Debt That Affected My Mental Health
No, working seven days a week is not the answer.
After Experiencing the Worst Year of My Life, I Bought a Nude Portrait of Myself
"I wanted this painting to depict the exact moment I learned to love myself again."
Buying an Expensive Painting Made Me Feel Less Scared of Becoming a Mom
"Owning art...Was the thing I associated with adulthood."
Getting My First Tattoo Finally Made Me Acknowledge My Body Dysmorphia
"I thought I had to change my body to be worthy of a tattoo, but now I’ve learned that it's worthy exactly as it is."
How I Bought That: $11,000 of Home Renovations During a Pandemic
Even though my boyfriend's hours were cut, we were able to make up the money through my freelance job.
How I Bought That: In Vitro Fertilization Treatments That Cost Over $30k
It was all worth it when I looked into my son's eyes for the first time.
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