My father-in-law retired at 55 and is 87 now. His early retirement made me realize I don't want to travel the same road.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment, Travel
Author Melissa Noble smiling on a deck in front of her laptop
Retiring early is a dream for so many people (and a great reality for my father-in-law), but it's not something I'm hoping to do.

Melissa Noble

7 mistakes you should never make on a first date, according to etiquette experts

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A man and woman smile at each other while sitting at a table in a restaurant.
According to etiquette experts, there are a few things you should never do on a first date.

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I've lost over 50 pounds while prioritizing easy-to-prep meals and a high-protein diet. Here are 12 things I get at Costco.

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Premier Protein shakes at Costco.

Kathryn Conda

I took a 12-night cruise across Asia with my 64-year-old parents. I was exhausted, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Allie Hubers with her sister, parents smiling in front of water
As my parents get older, I find myself planning more of the family trips and handling logistics and issues, which can be mentally draining.

Allie Hubers

I visited Japan for the first time. From packing to planning, there's a lot I wish I'd done differently on my 3-week trip.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Ashley Probst smiling with cherry blossoms
I made several mistakes on my first trip to Japan that led me to miss out on some great opportunities.

Ashley Probst

I'm an interior designer. Here are 8 items from West Elm I'd put in my own home right now.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Carmen takes a selfie in front of a West Elm store.
On a recent trip to West Elm, I found some items that I think are worth buying.

Carmen Javier

My husband and I moved to an off-grid cabin in West Virginia 10 years ago. This lifestyle has been tough, but worth it.

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The writer and her partner building a cabin in rural West Virginia.
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Jordan Charbonneau

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.

Tech Insider : Business
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

Tech Insider : Business
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

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