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Avril Ayers
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Personal Finance Editor, Business Insider
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When I told the internet I paid cash for a new car, men flooded my inbox to call me 'irresponsible.' They're wrong, and here's why.
By Holly Johnson, Avril Ayers Verified| Business Insider Verified A few months ago, I explained why my husband and I make extra payments on our 15-year home loan at 1.99%. Not surprisingly, the internet lost their minds, and I received some angry and aggressive emails from readers (all men) who said I was doing things wrong. That's despite the fact that I am already financially independent at age 45.
By Avril Ayers Verified, Dana Francisco Miranda, Henry Blodget| Business Insider Verified MoMo Productions/Getty Images 2025-04-12T12:38:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . Especially in uncertain financial times, it's important that you have a solid plan for retirement. Saving gets harder over time; your money is more valuable if you start saving it in your 20s.
When I told the internet I paid cash for a new car, men flooded my inbox to call me 'irresponsible.' They're wrong, and here's why.
By Holly Johnson, Avril Ayers Verified| Business Insider Verified A few months ago, I explained why my husband and I make extra payments on our 15-year home loan at 1.99%. Not surprisingly, the internet lost their minds, and I received some angry and aggressive emails from readers (all men) who said I was doing things wrong. That's despite the fact that I am already financially independent at age 45.
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Business Insider
Insider Inc. is a global digital media organization that provides comprehensive coverage of business, technology, and general interest news. Founded in 2007 by Henry Blodget and Kevin P. Ryan, the company originally launched as Silicon Alley Insider and rebranded to Business Insider in 2009. In 2015, it was acquired by Axel Springer SE, and in 2017, it adopted the name Insider Inc. to reflect its expanded focus. The company offers a range of digital news services, including articles, analysis, and investigative reports. It is known for its innovative visual storytelling, featuring interactive charts and videos. Insider Inc. also produces documentary-style videos and social media content. The organization has made significant contributions to journalism, breaking major stories and coining popular terms like "quiet quitting." With a global workforce, Insider Inc. influences public discourse and policy through its reporting.
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