I moved back home after graduating from college. No one told me maintaining a social life would be so hard.

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The author posing with an apple at an orchard.
I moved home after graduating from college, and have struggled to maintain my social life.

Grace Reed

I rolled my eyes at my mom's pre-wedding advice when I was 22. Two divorces later, I'm so glad I listened.

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Author Lucie Frost and her mother smiling
By following my mother's pre-marital advice, I saved myself from a lot of financial headaches and struggles through two divorces.

Lucie Frost

I lived in a big city for years until I realized that living in a small one 20 minutes away is far superior

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Author Nicole Starker Campbell smiling with sheep behind her
I lived in big cities for years, but I've found living in a smaller one has been great.

Nicole Starker Campbell

I've visited all 50 states solo, but there's one region I keep coming back to in the fall

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Emily sits on the bank of a lake, with fall foliage in the background.
I think the Midwest is the best part of the US to visit in the fall.

Emily Hart

I've spent my whole life exploring Connecticut's small towns. There's just one gem I make sure to visit every fall.

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Author Alexa Mellardo holding pumpkin on picnic bench in front of Silverman's Farm Market
Visiting Easton, Connecticut, in the fall makes me feel as though I'm stepping into a romantic comedy.

Alexa Mellardo

I moved to a small mountain town in Italy. The community I've found here beats anything I've had in the US.

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Woman and man on vespa
I've met some incredible people while living in a small town in Italy.

Su Guillory

6 mistakes you should never make on a cruise ship, according to etiquette experts

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Woman looking off across the water at a cruise ship, wearing a backpack and hat.
Etiquette experts advise against making a few common mistakes on cruises.

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I bought a house with my best friend 15 years ago. Many warned us not to, but it's still one of my best decisions.

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Author Heidi Turner in vest with hands in pocket at a park
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Heidi Turner

I shopped at Michaels and Hobby Lobby for fall decor. The winner really depends on which holiday you're shopping for.

Tech Insider : Business
Composite of author Terri Peters smiling in aisle in front of pink ghosts at Michaels next to selfie of her smiling in Hobby Lobby in front of autumnal leaves
I found myself impressed by the Halloween decor in Michaels and the fall items at Hobby Lobby.

Terri Peters

When my 20-year marriage ended, I had no job and knew little about money. Now, I'm confident in my financial future and career.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Lisa VanderVeen on a bridge with a camera.
Lisa VanderVeen holds a camera during one of her trips abroad

Courtesy of Lisa VanderVeen.

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