I moved my family from Texas to Colombia. It cut down our expenses by two-thirds, and life feels richer.

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Jenn Jamali and her daughter

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I'm a native Floridian who left after 60 years. The high prices, traffic, and bad weather made it unlivable.

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Kimberly Jones and her husband

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20 big cities that will become affordable in 2026, according to Zillow

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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The best city for renters isn't cheap — but its quality of life is top-tier. See what metros made the top 10.

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Downtown Portland, Maine.
Portland, Maine.

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Trump lays out his plans to make housing cheaper in Davos speech

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President Donald Trump briefly mentioned his housing policies in his speech at Davos.

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I sold my business and my home and moved to Europe with my dog. Living here has its pros and cons.

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Natalie Lynch and her dog Enzo.
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I left my university in Milan to study in a much smaller town. I loved the lower cost of living and slower pace.

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Via Donato Bramante with Palazzo Albani which houses the headquarters of the University of Urbino, the Institute of Art History, the Institute of Archaeology and the Presidencies of Political Sciences and Education Sciences. Urbino (Italy), April 4th, 2024
The author left the busy streets of Milan for a slower pace at the University of Urbino.

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I am planning a low-budget, potluck-style Christmas party to spend time with friends without overspending

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The author is organizing a low-budget, potluck Christmas party to prioritize time with friends.

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Layoffs, sky-high rent, and a $3,000 preschool bill convinced me I can't live in the US anymore. We're moving to Japan.

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A man posing for a photo in Japan.
Nick Woolsey moved back to the US for six years after leaving Japan. Now he's going back.

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Trump is touting a smaller trade deficit. Economists paint a more complicated picture.

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U.S. President Trump in Pennsylvania
Ahead of the midterm elections, Trump is promoting reduced trade deficit and tariff revenue as economic successes.

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