I want my mother-in-law to move in with us. Multigenerational households are great for the family budget, and we love having her around.

• My wife and I are considering asking my mother-in-law to move in with us.
• There are plenty of benefits to multigenerational households.
• We have room in our home for her, it's good for our budget, and we love spending time with her.

My mother-in-law was recently widowed. Although she is independent, in good health, and has her own home, my wife and I are considering having her move in with us. This way of living, with multiple generations of a family under one roof, is known as "intergenerational households."   And it can offer some valuable benefits.

I'm in favor of intergenerational households for many reasons — here's my family might try this at home.