{
  "id": 18744827,
  "title": "I'm a 41-year-old single mom with 2 teens. Six months ago, I asked my friend to move in with us.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/im-a-41-year-old-single-mom-with-2-teens-six-months-ago-i-asked-my",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-07T16:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/friend-shares-home-with-me-my-kids-saving-money-benefits-2026-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 41-year-old single mother and her two teenagers welcomed a friend to live with them six months ago. The decision was made to save money and help both women figure out their next steps. Sarah Gallucci, the single mom, had been planning to move to Paris, but her side hustles were put on hold. Jennifer, 49, was also looking for a financial reset after burning out from leading a media network and a mental-health nonprofit. They shared household expenses and Jennifer contributed to Sarah's monthly mortgage payment. The two had minimal prior relationship and shared similar habits, making the arrangement comfortable. Within months, they experienced financial relief, allowing Sarah to save money and have more discretionary spending. Jennifer became more than a roommate, becoming part of the family and showing interest in the kids' well-being. The arrangement has been positive for both women, but they have had to adjust their habits and maintain boundaries. They plan to live together for now, with the possibility of Sarah moving to New York City in the future.",
  "summary": "I'm a single mom with two kids. I was struggling financially, so I asked my friend to live with us. There are tradeoffs, but we've both saved money.",
  "key_points": [
    "41-year-old single mom Sarah Gallucci welcomed friend Jennifer into her home.",
    "Both women moved in together to save money and find their next steps.",
    "Jennifer contributed to Sarah's mortgage payment, providing financial relief."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}