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Viviana Vazquez, middle, and her family.
  • Viviana Vazquez grew up low-income but now makes over $150,000 from her tech job.
  • When she first started working, she wanted to contribute to her family but struggled with resentment.
  • After setting some boundaries, she's now able to save for herself while also giving to her family.

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If you’re on a budget and things look bleak in the relationship department, don’t panic (yet). You don’t need to shell out hundreds to find a genuine connection. The best free dating apps can help you meet a partner with potential so that you don't have to die alone amongst your belongings (or pets).

Sure, you'll still have to pay for the first date (and even more if things work out), but the cost


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If the thought of ordering a drink at a crowded bar or making small talk with strangers at a party fills you with the incomprehensible urge to jump out the nearest window, you’re probably an introvert — and that’s totally OK! We see you. We are you.

There’s no shame in being more comfortable curled up with a good book than out on the town, but that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a life


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TL;DR: Live stream Djokovic vs. Opelka in the 2025 Brisbane International for free on 9Now. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.


The Australian Open is just around the corner, so the Brisbane International is the perfect opportunity for some of the best players in the world to build momentum. One of those players is Novak Djokovic, facing off against


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  • In 2024, Mark Zuckerberg was the ultimate wife guy.
  • He doted on his wife, Priscilla Chan, with elaborate gifts like a statue of herself.
  • A therapist explained why people become wife guys and how it can benefit one's public image.

2024 was a great year for Mark Zuckerberg — and it came with an image makeover. It's the year he became a "wife guy."

Zuckerberg gifted his


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The author (not pictured) moved into a new apartment when she and her ex separated.
  • My husband and I separated, and I moved into an apartment near our family home.
  • We wanted to prioritize keeping things stable for our three children.
  • I found that after a decade as the primary caregiver, having my own space was transformative.

When my ex-husband of 13 years and I decided to part ways, we


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It’s officially cuffing season, so if you’ve been craving a little romance, you're not alone. Unfortunately, waiting for a meet-cute by happenstance isn't always realistic (it's not impossible, but the actual chances are pretty low). This is especially true when your busy lifestyle involves late nights responding to emails (et al.), juggling clients and side hustles, and just generally trying to



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Net neutrality is dead once more. A U.S. Court of Appeals has killed the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) attempt to reinstate open internet rules, finding that the government agency doesn't have the legal authority to do so.

In a 26-page opinion filed on Thursday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that internet service providers (ISPs) offer an "information service" rather



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LG’s lifestyle projectors look great when off, probably not so great when on. | Image: LG

LG is coming to CES with two all-in-one “lifestyle projectors” which means they’re gong to look great when off, but not necessarily provide the best picture for the money when on. Both run on webOS with plenty of support for your favorite streaming apps.

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