An event planner for the rich shares how to throw the perfect birthday party — and the outrageous asks she's gotten

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Duron and Christine Harmon with their son, Cobe.

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I achieved my dream of buying a home in London. I know I'm lucky, but I was miserable as soon as I moved in.

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Daniela Vilu bought her first home after living a nomadic life.

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My husband and I started dating at work. It never negatively impacted our professional lives.

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Jim and Kimberly Gallina.

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After 11 years as a digital nomad, living in 60 countries, I'm settling in Mexico. It fits my lifestyle and business goals.

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Hannah Dixon applied for residency in Austria and was denied before moving to Mexico.

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I earn 6 figures working just 10 hours a week. Here's how I rate my 8 income streams based on difficulty and earning potential.

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Grace Ryu has eight income streams that make up her six-figure income.

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I turned down a dream job because it required me to be in the office. Losing my work-from-home flexibility wasn't worth it.

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Chris Blondell values working from home over earning more.

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Ex-Microsoft VP of HR: If the application process is bad, the job will probably be worse. Beware of these red flags when interviewing.

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Gen Zers are looking out for red flags in job interviews

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I quit my draining IT job and moved to South Korea to teach English. The language barrier is tough, but I'm much happier here.

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Alex Brown has lived in Cheongju, South Korea for six months.

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I bought a used Tesla Model 3 for $26,000. Despite its high mileage, I'm happy with my car.

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Lambrecht and his Tesla Model 3.

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I regret moving to Florida. Living here felt like paradise — until everything changed.

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Cassie Leigh bought a house in Tampa in 2018.

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