When I moved my family from the US to the Netherlands over a year ago, I wish I'd avoided these 5 mistakes

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Author Lauren McDonnell smiling with sunglasses on in the netherlands
I'm glad I moved my family from the United States to the Netherlands, but we've run into a few issues and missteps while adjusting to our new lives.

Lauren McDonnell

I spent a year traveling across Ireland on a budget. There were 4 spots I loved, and 2 that didn't live up to the hype.

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The writer standing in front of a colorful building, Stone Mad Gallery, in Kinsale, Ireland.
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Nishtha Chaudhary

I visited New Zealand for the first time. These are the biggest mistakes I made, even as a seasoned solo traveler.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling over aerial view of New Zealand
Even seasoned travelers get things wrong, but every misstep serves as a lesson to help the next trip — or traveler — avoid the same pitfalls.

Ashley Probst

I was born and raised in Alaska. People are often surprised to learn about what my life there was really like.

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The writer and her husband bundled up in blue coats, outside in Alaska.
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Jody Ellis

10 appetizers that come out perfectly in an air fryer, according to chefs

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A white rectangular plate filled with golden brown vegetable spring rolls cut in half
According to chefs, spring rolls are one of the best appetizers to make in an air fryer.

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I've shopped at Costco for over a decade. Here are the 8 biggest mistakes I see customers make.

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The outside of Costco with a white exterior and blue-and-red sign with the sky in the background
Costco is a great chain to affordably buy products in bulk.

Olivia Yi

We bought a house in the city with a 2.75% mortgage rate. After a few years, we feel trapped and want out.

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Author Timothy Moore smiling on rooftop in front of city skyline view
I'm grateful for our home and the low mortgage rate we have, but I feel like we're trapped in a place that's no longer a fit for us.

Timothy Moore

I ate almost every frozen appetizer I could find at Costco. Here's what is and isn't worth buying for a party (or lunch).

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Author Ted Berg sitting behind array of appetizers from Costco arranged on wood table
After trying a bunch of premade appetizers and small bites from Costco's frozen section, I've got a few must-buy recommendations.

Ted Berg

I used my Costco membership to save over $11,000 buying my car. Now, I won't ever shop for a vehicle any other way.

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Author Vincent Rives posing with a car in field
Using the Costco Auto Program, I was able to save money on my recent car purchase and skip the negotiation process.

Vincent Rives

I grew up in Hawaii, but just now visited its 'Friendly Isle.' Here are 9 things that surprised me about my trip.

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Author Ashley Probst smiling on beach in Hawaii
I had a wonderful time visiting Hawaii's Friendly Isle.

Ashley Probst

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