Monica, thanks so much for the kind words. I’m glad my story gave some comfort in your decisions.

If you’re interested, I wrote a separate article about buying vs renting you might like. There are some great comments, too. For me, renting = freedom.

We absolutely love our Subarus, and they were both made in our home state of Indiana at the West Lafayette plant! 10 more years, and our daughter can have the Outback for college.

I’m super impressed when parents decide to home school. It’s a tough choice across the board, but especially when it comes to finances. You almost need a crystal ball to see how much salary you are forgoing compared to what you are giving your kids.