I fled Ukraine and moved to Colorado. Starting over has been the biggest challenge of my life.

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Mykhaylo Fridlyand and his girlfriend, Kristina, in Colorado.

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I quit Amazon Prime and it was way easier than I expected. It's made me reevaluate everything.

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"I still regularly buy things from Amazon with free shipping, but I'm happily out on Prime," writes Alex Kantrowitz.

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I moved to Finland after reading it was the happiest place on earth. Here are 6 things that surprised me living and working here.

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Jorge Reyes was surprised the no-shoes policy enforced in most Swedish homes extended to the offices.

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Living in New York City in my 20s wasn't worth it. I was finally able to save up 6 figures after leaving the city.

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Lola Méndez (not pictured) lived paycheck to paycheck, renting in NYC in her early 20s.

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I'm 41 and don't know how to drive. People make fun of me, but I'm better off without a car.

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Gary Nunn prefers to cycle and will never learn to drive.

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I'm a widow who sold everything to move from Texas to Lake Como. I decided long ago that I wouldn't let fear dictate my life.

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Judy Walling moved to Como in September.

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I finally got smarter about my money in my 30s. Here's how I've avoided lifestyle creep.

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Jules Rogers purchased her first home with her spouse in 2022.

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I retired and moved to Thailand. It's cheap, and I feel more respected here than in the UK.

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Older people are choosing to retire in tropical destinations in cheaper care facilities.

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My Kia got stolen thanks to a TikTok trend. Here's what I wish I had known before buying this car.

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When Morgan Goldwich reported her Kia Optima stolen, the police mentioned a TikTok trend called "Kia Boys" theft.

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I'm a 26-year-old HENRY. I'm in the top 1% of earners and a homeowner — I won't be happy until I'm completely financially free.

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Ben Ruan bought a house in Central London with his high tech salary.

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