We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple — and we miss the West Coast.

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We left California looking for a simpler, more affordable life, but the grass isn't always greener.

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Meet the Silicon Valley Donors Backing California’s Redistricting Push

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The most expensive ZIP code in America is a Miami island you can only reach by yacht or ferry

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Fisher Island, Florida, topped Realtor.com's recent listing of ZIP codes with the highest home prices in the US.

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35 of the most beautiful beaches across the US

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Driftwood Beach in Georgia.
The US is home to several beaches, pictured here is Driftwood Beach in Georgia.

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After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

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Spanish-style houses line a road in California.
I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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I left Los Angeles, closed my business, and moved to Albania. I pay under $500 a month in rent and have never been happier.

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Orlov in Albania.

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Why 2025 might be a good year to buy a home after all

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According to Redfin, home prices declined in 14 of the 50 largest US metros in the last week of July.

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Should Lyft and Uber Charge More if Your Battery Is Low? California May Soon Ban That

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An Uber sticker is seen on a car at the start of a protest by ride share drivers on August 20, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.

States are cracking down on mommy bloggers. It's about time.

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I forgot a form on my tax returns. It was the beginning of a nightmare.

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There are moments in life when your own stupidity dumbfounds you. The letter I got from the IRS — on my birthday, no less — was one of those moments.

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