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Step inside Quartzsite, Arizona, where snowbirds flock for warmer weather and a cheap place to park their RVs
Business Insider's author visited Quartzsite, Arizona, where she discovered a quirky town with welc…
Monica Humphries
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'Snowbirds' who usually head down to Florida during the winter months came back early to see the damage of Hurricane Ian and help neighbors
On Wednesday, Ian tore through Florida's west coast and slammed the state with catastrophic winds a…
Kimberly Leonard,Lloyd Lee
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Canadian Air Force jet participating in flyover crashes in residential neighborhood, killing 1 and injuring 1
Canada's Department of National Defense confirmed that one of their personnel died and another was …
Rosie Perper
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The true story of Quartzsite, Arizona, the tiny, desert town from 'Nomadland' that attracts 2 million RVers and snowbirds every year
"Quartzsite, Arizona, is a town and a meeting place," traveler Thomas Farley wrote in Rock & Gem ma…
Melissa Wiley
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2 reasons a 'snowbird' retirement spending winters in the sun might be even more expensive than you expect
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Liz Knueven
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The hidden costs of spending winters in the sun mean most 'snowbirds' are wealthy retirees, but they aren't the only ones who can do it
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Liz Knueven
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I was a single mom on a budget. I couldn't afford summer camp for my son, but I still made sure he enjoyed his time off school.
I was a single mom on a budget and got creative while my son was on summer break. I made sure he go…
Ashley Archambault
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I grew up in Florida and used to want to live anywhere else. Now that I'm older, I wouldn't dream of leaving
I grew up in Miami and didn't think I'd stay in Florida my whole life. But now that I have a family…
Ashley Archambault
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I regret moving from Pittsburgh to Tampa. Florida is not the paradise I thought it would be.
Cassie Leigh is a millennial who moved to Tampa for warm weather and to live among people her age. …
Jen Glantz
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I'm a Democrat who moved to Florida to be closer to my boyfriend. I was nervous about the politics and weather but have been most dismayed by the cost of living.
David Maughan moved from Virginia to Florida last year. He loves the community he's been able to bu…
Erin Snodgrass
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I've taken the Amtrak Auto Train, where you take your car with you, over a dozen times. It's great for overpackers who want to reduce driving time.
The Amtrak Auto Train is great for overpackers and anyone who doesn't feel like driving. I've taken…
Bobbi Dempsey
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A boomer couple left coastal Florida after 3 decades for rural Missouri because the Sunshine State 'is definitely not paradise anymore'
Retired couple Sherry Meaders and James Michael Dunne moved from Florida to rural Missouri, citing …
Noah Sheidlower
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The Florida city with cheaper homes and fun perks luring residents from Miami and New York
Orlando isn't just for Disney tourists and retirees. A real-estate agent says it's great for young …
Jordan Pandy
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It's hard to make friends in Palm Springs because, in my 50s, I'm one of the younger residents. Many retirees move here.
I'm in my 50s and live in Palm Springs. It's hard to make friends because many retirees move here, …
Shelley Karpaty
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I'm fleeing Florida after almost 40 years because 'Rolls Royces, Range Rovers and Maseratis took over' and my home insurance skyrocketed
One longtime resident said he's moving because of climbing property taxes, unaffordable insurance, …
Kelsey Neubauer
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Hyundai launches 'no commitment' electric vehicle monthly subscription – here's why it's different from leasing
Hyundai's new electric car subscription service offers customers the chance to use a car on a month…
Jordan Hart
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Homebuyers who fled to Miami hoping to escape high taxes are in for a rude awakening
The homebuying craze is driving property values up in lower-tax havens like Florida, locking new ho…
Kelsey Neubauer
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I've lived in Orlando for over 10 years. Here's my ultimate guide to the city beyond theme parks.
Traveling to Orlando? Check out a complete travel guide, including where to stay, what to eat, and …
Alison Datko
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DeSantis is set to officially announce his presidential run just as 2024 frontrunner Trump readies his move north from Mar-a-Lago
Trump is expected to continue hosting Republicans at his properties up north, given that Mar-a-Lago…
Kimberly Leonard
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Fort Myers residents held onto furniture to avoid drowning during Hurricane Ian and returned to ruined homes once the storm passed
Hurricane Ian nearly destroyed a mobile home park in Fort Myers, Florida, where residents described…