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The author flew first-class with Delta for the first time and was surprised by the amenities and service.
  • I flew first-class with Delta from NYC to West Palm Beach, Florida, in October 2025.
  • It was my first time upgrading to the airline's premium cabin, and I was surprised by the food.
  • I didn't expect to find extra storage spaces at my seat and luxury products in the

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The author is still financially struggling in her 50s.
  • A medical crisis in 2018 shattered the career stability I spent nearly two decades building.
  • Even after landing my highest-paying job ever, I'm still digging out of debt.
  • At 52, I'm unemployed and struggling to figure out my next move and how to manage my finances.

Last year, I sat in my office staring at the three


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Dom Jones first visited Taiwan during a layover and ended up moving there years later.
  • Dom Jones was always drawn to Asia, and eventually relocated to Taipei, Taiwan, in 2025.
  • Taiwan's safety, infrastructure, and low cost of living were key reasons Jones chose to move there.
  • She still feels connected to the US, but didn't feel she needed to stay there.

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Chrissy and Ben Salif Traore began using shipping containers as their business expanded.
  • Chrissy Traore and her husband started a bakery in Upstate New York after leaving the city.
  • When they ran out of space as business boomed Traore started utilizing shipping containers.
  • Shipping containers provided a quick solution and ended up being cost-effective.

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The author's grandmother is now 97.
  • My grandmother lives in Scotland and I grew up in California, but I've always been close to her.
  • She's now 97, and I've learned so much from her over the years about being happy and healthy.
  • I've learned to lean into what makes you happy, to find small ways to stay fit, and to stay current.

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In my social circles, I'm the "plan maker and curator." I regularly throw parties, find the best trivia spots in town, and snag reservations at the newest restaurants before seeing who wants to join.

January makes it tough to keep the social buzz going


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The author's family lives almost 2,000 miles from his mother, but his daughters stay close with her through regular FaceTime calls and reading together through the Readeo app.
  • My kids live across the country from their only living grandmother.
  • We've found ways to make the distance feel smaller.
  • They have video calls, regularly set times to read together, and we visit when we

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The term Artificial Intelligence (AI) is well known, often evoking futuristic movies like Robocop, Terminator and The Matrix. Yet what many don’t realize is that AI has been part of our lives for decades. When you finish watching a movie on a streaming platform and instantly see recommendations for similar content, that’s AI. When you’re shopping online and an entire page of suggested products

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January 6, 2026: Attendees walk around during the first day of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2026) event taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center on January 6, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. Christopher Trim/CSM. (Credit Image: ? Christopher Trim/CSM via ZUMA Press Wire)
  • CES 2026 in Las Vegas showcased over 4,000 exhibitors and innovative consumer tech.
  • Top consumer products include an AI pet, a stair-climbing robot vacuum, and a rollable gaming laptop.
  • Novelties like the Lollipop Star gain traction for the unique experience they provide at low prices.

It's a wrap on the world's largest tech trade show.

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Nutritionist Federica Amati, trainer Andre Adams, and sports dietitian Angie Asche shared the resolutions they recommend.
  • New Year's Resolutions can backfire if you try to overhaul your health and burn out instead.
  • Small, sustainable changes are the best strategy for diet, exercise, and overall wellness.
  • Personal trainers, dietitians, and doctors shared

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