I had the opportunity to move from Chicago to Texas on Facebook's dime. I got nervous and backed out — a decision I now regret.

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Ayahna Wilbon sits on her bed in Chicago
A.W. has lived in Chicago, Illinois for nine years. She told Business Insider she regrets not moving to Texas when she had the chance.

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The future of the US economy is in the South

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Dallas is among the Southern cities that could play a bigger role in the US's economic future.

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The fastest-growing city in Texas is a tiny place no one's ever heard of

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Cassidy Moore and her husband Blake.
Cassidy Moore and her husband Blake moved to Josephine, Texas, in 2022.

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Of course Californians are pouring into Texas, the mayor of Dallas said. The state has the 2 things everyone wants.

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson at podium
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.

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A boomer shares how Lyft driving has been a retirement hack — supplementing his income while allowing him to draw on his Social Security without penalty

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Mark McCann says Lyft driving was a better fit for him in retirement than a traditional part-time job.

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Cities to watch in 2024: This Texas hub is attracting more homebuyers than Austin and Dallas with its affordability and jobs

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Anna Lagos and her husband smiling.
Anna Lagos and her husband moved to New Braunfels in 2021.

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3 Americans say they moved to Texas for the low taxes, jobs, and friendly people

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Jay Creighton (Left), Dan Marvin (Center), and Melanie Hartmann have all moved to Texas in recent years.

Jay Creighton, Dan Marvin, Melanie Hartmann

Sorry, New York and San Francisco: These 4 red-state cities could be the future of America

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The skyline of Houston, Texas, at sunset.
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the US and the home to 26 Fortune 500 companies.

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These are the world's top 10 busiest airports of 2023

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Travelers are seen ahead of the fourth of July holiday weekend at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 30, 2023.
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport once again won the title of the world's busiest airport for 2023.

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I live in Texas and I'm not surprised so many people are moving here — I'm surprised where they're choosing to settle

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Keyana Darling and her two sons in their new home.
Earlier this year, Keyana Darling and her two sons moved to Katy, Texas, a smaller spot outside Houston.

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