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How a Seattle couple achieved financial independence in their mid-30s with a net worth over $4 million — and why they don't want to retire early
Mai-lan Phan and her husband Ryan Wagoner achieved financial independence with a net worth over $4 …
Noah Sheidlower
4 mins read
My great-aunt is 96 and still lives independently. Here are her 8 secrets to a long and healthy life.
Mary Ferrari just turned 96 and not even being in the hospital with COVID can slow her down. She cr…
Rebecca Strong
3 mins read
I moved my family from the US to Switzerland 8 years ago. The difference in our quality of life is astounding.
After watching the presidential election unfold in 2016 my family moved from Connecticut to Switzer…
Amy Aves Challenger
8 mins read
Gen Z's latest obsession: smelling good
The luxury fragrance industry is booming thanks to TikTok and teen boys.
Eve Upton-Clark
1 min read
This Canadian city has found the sweet spot between low cost of living and high quality of life
"It's extremely cultural, great food scene, safe, bilingualism is an asset," an expat who moved to …
Polly Thompson
4 mins read
Americans' cost-of-living anxiety is creating a population of oversavers
Many Americans are hoarding cash as they worry about higher costs of living. It might not be the be…
Jennifer Sor
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I raised my kids in Denmark. When we returned to the US, they were far more independent than their American peers.
A US family embraced free-range parenting in Denmark, contrasting sharply with their kids' peers i…
Jane Ridley
9 mins read
The science is in: Big sisters are good for everyone
New studies show that first-born daughters really do have it the hardest — and that's great news fo…
Kelli María Korducki
6 mins read
How 4 Gen Zers are reaching financial independence
Many Gen Z Americans are prioritizing financial savviness, aiming for financial independence and ea…
Noah Sheidlower
5 mins read
After 10 years in corporate America, one woman took a 'micro-retirement.' It reversed burnout and improved her quality of life.
Anaïs Felt decided to take an extended break from work after burning out at her tech job. Her "micr…
Samantha Grindell
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My daughter started trick-or-treating without adults when she was 6. We wanted to give her the independence we grew up with.
Kay Eskridge's daughter loves trick or treating by herself. She's encouraged others to not helicopt…
Jane Ridley
3 mins read
I ghosted all the friends that left me feeling drained, and I'm not sorry. I now focus on quality time with real friends.
I realized many of my friendships left me feeling drained, and some friends used me as a therapist.…
Meehika Barua
10 mins read
Boomers spent their lives accumulating stuff. Now their kids are stuck with it.
Baby boomers spent decades buying stuff. Now they have to have difficult conversations with their k…
Emily Stewart
4 mins read
I'm taking a hands-off approach to my son's schooling. I don't want him to fail, but he needs to be independent.
My son almost failed the last 2 school years. This year, I'm letting him manage his own schooling. …
Ashley Archambault
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I moved all over the US and was scared to put down roots anywhere. Living with my sister showed me that having a home base is good.
I lived all over the US and never settled anywhere for very long. It wasn't until I lived with my s…