I moved from the US to Argentina for the lower cost of living. It helped me pay down student debt, but living abroad had its dark side.

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Ferguson moved to Tirana, Albania, in April 2025.

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Your credit card rewards are about to get a lot less rewarding

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For a certain subset of Americans, credit card rewards make the world go around.

6 charts show why Gen X is so bummed about money right now

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Gen Xers are taking on more work amid cutting back on spending.

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BuzzFeed could be on the hook for $124 million this week. Does it have a plan?

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BuzzFeed needs cash. Maybe "Hot Ones," the interview talk show it owns, can help out.

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Budgeting isn't for everyone, but 'intuitive spending' has its problems too

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Finance pros often recommend budgeting, but some think it could use a "rebrand."

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Netflix is rolling in cash. What a turnaround!

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Netflix used to burn through cash. Now it's minting money.

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Bank bosses aren't worried about lower interest rates — and even see some upside

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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser highlighted some potential benefits of lower interest rates this week.

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Global government borrowing is set to top $100 trillion — and shows no signs of slowing down

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The IMF says government borrowing is on track to exceed $100 trillion for the first time.

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For Gen Zers tired of dating, applications for lavender marriages are open

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For Gen Zers, a platonic marriage might be a good option for financial stability and comfort.

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Credit card companies are ripping you off like never before

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Lana Linge has $42,000 in credit-card debt, but it's not the giant tab that has her most frustrated.

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