I often feel lost because I'm not married and have no kids. My 93-year-old great aunt gave me a freeing piece of advice.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Anna Zucker traveling alone looking at a waterfront
The author travels alone full-time and often feels lonely.

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I work full-time while caring for both my mom and kids. It can be overwhelming, but it's taught me I don't have to be in control.

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Karen Lee-Coss with her family
Karen Lee-Coss talked to Business Insider about what caregiving is like and how it has changed her.

Karen Lee-Coss

Just before her 100th birthday, I asked my great-grandmother for her secret to a long life. She told me, 'Don't worry so much.'

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The author with her great grandmother Memmie on her wedding day.
The author's great-grandmother lived to be 100 years old.

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I email my 106-year-old grandmother every Friday. It's one of the most meaningful commitments I've ever made.

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The author posing with her grandmother.
Emailing my grandmother every week is a tradition that helps us stay connected despite the distance.

Catherine Work

A 96-year-old doctor retired only 4 years ago. He credits his longevity to career passion, a low-fat diet, and his cat.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Ira Eliasoph
Dr. Ira Eliasoph retired from ophthalmology in 2021, at age 92.

Ira Eliasoph

My family of 4 went to Applebee's and spent $65. Our money would've gone further at several other chains.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports, Style
Author Terri Peters smiling in front of an Applebees at night
I went to Applebee's with my husband, son, and his girlfriend. Though our meal wasn't bad, we just weren't super impressed by the chain.

Terri Peters

My brother is 12 years older than I am, and he let me live with him after college. He's more of a father figure than a sibling.

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The author and his brother on a walk together.
The author, right, is 12 years younger than his brother.

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My mom's ex-boyfriend and I are still in touch after 30 years. He paid off my student debt, we travel together, and I call him my 'second dad.'

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
The author and her mother's ex-boyfriend, Charles, in Scotland.
The author stayed close to her mother's ex-boyfriend.

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We tried Texas Roadhouse's $55 'family pack' deal. It was a wildly great value for the 4 of us.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Terri Peters smiling holding bag from Texas Roadhouse
My family was impressed by the food we ordered at Texas Roadhouse.

Terri Peters

My family of 4 moved to a small town to lower our cost of living. As our lifestyle slowed down, we got closer as a family.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A family of four hiking in the mountains on a sunny day.
The author and his family (not pictured) moved for a lower cost of living but ended up spending more time together.

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