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A retired boomer who moved from the US to Costa Rica said it's 'horribly incorrect' to assume life in Central America is much cheaper
Gary Keenan moved from New Mexico to Costa Rica for retirement but found living costs high — someti…
Noah Sheidlower
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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
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I'm an American mom living in Ireland. The cost of college in the US is extortionate.
Jennifer Cairns moved to Northern Ireland 24 years ago. She's raised both her kids there and says i…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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How to Visit Bali on a Budget: A Comprehensive Guide
Bali, Indonesia's tropical haven renowned for its breathtaking beaches, verdant rice terraces, and …
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Austin offers the jobs and city life of San Francisco but with Atlanta's cost of living. Here's how.
Even as housing costs have risen over the last several years, Austin has managed to maintain a rela…
Eliza Relman
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The US economy is in a 'selective recession' as lower-income consumers can't cover the cost of living, JPMorgan says
Lower-income Americans are can't keep up with the rising cost of living and have blown through thei…
Jennifer Sor
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I live with my partner in a 399-square-foot tiny home on wheels that cost $90,000. Take a look inside.
On Christmas Eve that year, we drove from Las Vegas to Los Angeles to look at a 30-foot-long house …
Destiny DeJesus
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A millennial moved from Australia to Canada for her career. She said the people in Vancouver are welcoming, but the cost of living is high.
Kellsie Bain moved from Australia to Canada. While she misses people in Australia, she's happy in V…
Madison Hoff
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My adult kids live at home. Space is tighter and costs are higher, but it might be the best way for them to save enough money to buy a house.
Two of Alex Gonzalez's three children boomeranged to live at home again. It can be challenging, but…
Jordan Pandy
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We left Colorado's cold weather and high taxes for California sunshine and a surprisingly cheaper cost of living
Eric and Beth Ann Mott moved from Denver to Thousand Oaks in 2022. They were surprised their cost o…
Erin Snodgrass
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Now we know how much it costs to make a $2,800 Dior bag
In recent months, Italian authorities raided Dior subcontractor workshops where people were working…
Shubhangi Goel
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The doctor of a 114-year-old woman shares something we could all do to live longer — and it doesn't cost a thing
Pearl Berg was the third oldest person in the US, and her doctor said a simple, inexpensive habit l…
Gabby Landsverk
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Brooke Shields says the high cost of living in NYC might work in her favor by keeping her kids at home for longer
According to Pew Research, 57% of those aged between 18 to 24 in America are living with their pare…
Amanda Goh
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Donald Sutherland's huge 'Animal House' negotiation mistake cost him millions
Donald Sutherland refused a portion of the profits when negotiating for his "Animal House" role, in…
Frank Pallotta
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Here's how much it cost this Swiftie to chase his idol across 4 countries and 10 shows
Daniel Jailani has seen Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Australia, Singapore, France and the UK. He reg…
Aditi Bharade
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Gen Zers are embracing remote and flexible customer service jobs — but the freedom comes at a cost
Remote roles are often portrayed as good for mental and physical health, but that isn't always the …
Lindsay Dodgson
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A millennial couple moved from Arizona to China to teach at an international school. The cost of living is much cheaper, though the language barrier is challenging.
Scott and Marissa Vleeschouwer relocated from Arizona to China to work at an international school, …
Noah Sheidlower
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An Arkansas county doesn't want families to move. It's offering them up to $50,000 to buy a new home.
Mississippi County, Arkansas is offering new and existing residents up to $50,000 toward their drea…
Allie Kelly
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These are the most expensive, and cheapest, cities to live in if you're an expat
Consulting firm Mercer released its 2024 cost of living report ranking the cities with the highest …
Polly Thompson
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I quit my corporate job in Washington, DC, and moved to Buenos Aires. I make less money, but the cost of living is lower.
I was burnt out from the long hours at my corporate job. I quit and moved abroad to Buenos Aires. I…