I was laid off 1.5 years ago and still can't find a full-time job. I feel like I'm working harder than ever, yet making less than I did before.

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Alex English
After being laid off, Alex English left LA due to the high cost of living and crowded job market.

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The 10 best cities to buy a home in 2026

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Miami
Miami.

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I visited Bad Bunny's high-end Miami steakhouse. For $164, I got 6 bites of food and dessert.

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Bad Bunny opened the Miami restaurant Gekko in 2022.

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Real estate's biggest wealth gaps aren't where you'd expect

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New York City.

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Larry Page continues his California exodus by buying up Florida property

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Larry Page holding a microphone standing in front of a Google backdrop.
Google cofounder Larry Page reportedly purchased property in South Florida.

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I love visiting the 'Venice of America' in Florida. The city is great — just be sure to adjust your expectations.

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Fort Lauderdale Water Taxis crossing on the Intracoastal waterway
Though Fort Lauderdale has been called "Venice of America," I wouldn't call it a dupe for the Italian city. Still, it's worth visiting.

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I'm 66 and have roommates. It helps me make extra money and pay off my home.

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A woman on the left, and a living room on the right.
Darlene McCord-Ochoa helps pay her mortgage by renting out rooms in her home.

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I moved 3 hours away from where I grew up in Miami. After 15 years, I still love living within driving distance of home.

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Author Ashley Archambault smiling in Miami with chickens nearby
Though Miami hasn't been my official home for over a decade, I plan to continue going back for visits.

Ashley Archambault

I moved from West Virginia to Miami years ago. There are 3 things I love about living in South Florida — but one thing I miss.

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People walking along palm-tree-lined street in Miami
Living in Miami, Florida, is wonderful, but I still miss home sometimes.

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An empty lot next to Jeff Bezos sold for $105 million

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Jeff Bezos and Indian Creek
Jeff Bezos has reportedly purchased a waterfront mansion in Indian Creek, an artificial barrier island in Miami.

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