I thought I'd save money living as a digital nomad, but managing finances on the move was unexpectedly stressful — and I was lonely.

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Lillywhite now lives with his family in Dorset, England.

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I was laid off from my corporate job 5 years ago. Turns out, it was the best thing that could've happened to my career.

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Getting laid off from my corporate journalism job pushed me to build a new career for myself rooted in freelance writing.

Alesandra Dubin

I quit multiple dream jobs to move for my husband's career. It was tough but led me to create a flexible 6-figure business.

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Emily Reagan.

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My wife and I are both freelancers, which can be a strain on our marriage. We do these 5 things to support each other.

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The author, not pictured, is a freelancer with his wife.

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A freelancer who used Fiverr to leave a bad office job explains how she knew it was time and the pros and cons of the lifestyle

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Rose Almond is a product design engineer.

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I doubled my small business revenue in one year and signed a roster of new clients thanks to 3 core strategies

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Hannah Logsdon started freelancing full time at the end of 2020.

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Uber and Lyft drivers say they do it for more than the money: It makes them less lonely.

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Mark McCann (left), Dean Ceran (middle), and Jason McConahy (right) said they've benefited from the social interactions that can come with Uber and Lyft driving.

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5 Uber and Lyft drivers share why they plan to keep their ride-hailing jobs, even as pay declines

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Despite financial challenges, some Uber and Lyft drivers aren't considering other gig economy jobs. Drivers in the story are not pictured.

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I moved to Germany from the US for free education and almost got deported. It's one of the best things that ever happened to me.

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Adriana Stein moved to Germany right after earning her bachelor's degree and without knowing the language in 2016.

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I moved to Portugal after falling in love with my tour guide. It was a lonely and humbling experience.

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Jermaine Amado split his time between Denver and Lisbon for three years.

Jermaine Amado

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