I was a lifelong Californian before moving to Maine in my 20s — but I've fallen in love with the perks of living in New England
I moved to Portland, Maine, from California, and I love living in New England as a young adult in my 20s. The food, ...
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I didn't fly with my twins until they were 2. I wish we'd started when their plane tickets would've been free.
Shell-shocked and woefully inexperienced, it took all of our concentration and determination just to go to the local farmer's market ... it all goes now that I am the experienced parent looking ...
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I moved to Barcelona as a single woman. I don't need apps to find matches, and I haven't paid for a single date.
When I am on the apps, Bumble is king Meeting people ... Related stories According to some local friends I've made, the preferred dating app here is Bumble. I promptly downloaded it, and since ...
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I'm a hot sauce CEO who bulk-ordered glass bottles to get ahead of tariffs. Storage proved too much of a headache.
We're about as local as a business can get, but we still operate ... I think they just need to have a reason and a benefit. I am committed to local for the good that it does, but I'm not an ...
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I bought my first home at age 22. The rental income from my roommates helped me buy an investment property.
A California native bought her first home in Texas. Her roommates pay rent, which helped her purchase an investment property ...
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I owned 10 properties. Their value skyrocketed, and I walked away from it all.
I just wanted to build a real-estate business that would eventually support ... So on a $100,000 property, am I able to rent it out for $1,000 per month? On a $200,000 property, am I able to ...
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I cut my kids' allowance when they stopped being grateful. Making them get jobs improved our relationship.
These experiences shaped my money mindset and helped me become the financially responsible adult I am today ... Sometimes, we volunteered at our local church, which I thought they enjoyed ...
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Being mortgage-free has transformed my life. I travel more, enjoy my work, and axed my credit debt.
I kept an eye on the local market and in June 2023 found the ... I realize how fortunate I am to be in this position. Read next ...
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I bought my first home at age 22. The rental income from my roommates helped me buy an investment property.
I've also consulted with local lawyers who've reviewed my documents ... I chose this route because I am self-employed, which can make it harder to get a traditional mortgage.
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I gave up my career at 55 to move to a cabin in Finland with my best friend. I get why locals are so happy — now I am, too.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sue Loraine, a 58-year-old UK citizen in Finland. It's been edited for length and clarity. After decades in a range of different careers ...
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I made $39,500 flipping a house at 16 while my friends were working at ice cream parlors and golf shops
Why am I listening to you ... I tithed and gave to my local church and also gave to two small group leaders who had been mentors in my life. Some of the money is still in my savings account ...
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My teens would rather stay home than travel. I've learned how to make the experience more bearable for them.
I am a more adventurous traveler who would rather ... I try to work in some time for her to browse local shopping areas wherever we go. I wanted to pull my hair out when she brought me to the ...