I moved from the US to Argentina for the lower cost of living. It helped me pay down student debt, but living abroad had its dark side.

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Ferguson moved to Tirana, Albania, in April 2025.

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I turned my failed Etsy shop into a business that made $1 million in its first year. Here's how I did it by 21.

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Keida Dervishi is the 21-year-old cofounder of Soulmate Customs.

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I made $144,000 last year as a virtual assistant working flexible hours. It cured my burnout.

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Virtual assistant Rebecca Morassutti thought she was too experienced to be anyone's assistant but now makes six figures.

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I moved to Europe thinking living and working there would be a dream come true. I wasn't prepared for the loneliness.

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When Kate Bettes went freelance, she wasn't prepare for how lonely she'd be.

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I'm an AI startup founder and love hiring liberal arts grads. They give us a surprising edge.

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Students wear decorated graduation caps during The Fashion Institute of Technology's 2017 Commencement Ceremony at Arthur Ashe Stadium on May 25, 2017 in New York City.
AI CEO said creative thinkers with humanities backgrounds can help "connect the dots" for AI tech.

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I moved to Japan having never visited. Here are the 7 things I found surprising after living there for 17 years.

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Kyoto, Japan.

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I moved to Australia to be with my boyfriend and for a better quality of life. I was nervous, but I'm saving money and much happier.

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Gabriella Ferlita in Sydney on a trip to the country's east coast

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I moved to Finland after reading it was the happiest place on earth. Here are 6 things that surprised me living and working here.

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Jorge Reyes was surprised the no-shoes policy enforced in most Swedish homes extended to the offices.

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Living in New York City in my 20s wasn't worth it. I was finally able to save up 6 figures after leaving the city.

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Lola Méndez (not pictured) lived paycheck to paycheck, renting in NYC in her early 20s.

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I'm a 26-year-old HENRY. I'm in the top 1% of earners and a homeowner — I won't be happy until I'm completely financially free.

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Ben Ruan bought a house in Central London with his high tech salary.

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