I'm a millionaire and had a rift with a family member over a $1,000 loan. It wasn't about the money.

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Joy Slabaugh
Joy Slabaugh works as a financial therapist. Even with her expertise, lending money to family members can be difficult, she says.

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When one of my relatives asked for a $1,000 loan, I felt two emotions immediately: guilt and dread.

I share a $4,000 New York City apartment with 2 friends. My room has no windows, but I love my living situation.

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Sheldon Skoboloff and his two roommates
The author (left) loves living with his two roommates in New York City.

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I'm 40, and one of my best friends is 97. He's changed my definition of success and gives me the best advice.

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Melissa Noble and Bryan Hipwell celebrating his 97th birthday.
The author and her friend Bryan have a 57-year age gap.

Courtesy of Melissa Noble

I moved from London to Singapore for a fresh start. 18 months later I still hadn't found what I was looking for and moved back.

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The author poses on a balcony.
Expoat life in Singapore didn't suit the author, who returned home to London after just 18 months.

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My 93-year-old great aunt lives alone in Las Vegas. I worry about her, but she loves her independence and keeps herself busy.

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anna zucker's great aunt laughing
The author's great aunt (pictured here in 2018) is now in her 90s and lives alone.

Courtesy of Anna Zucker

I got married for the first time at 76 after finding my true love. It's never too late.

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Couple on wedding day
Janet Fontane married her husband at 76.

Courtesy of Janet Fontane

I moved from NYC to Colombia earlier this year. The change has helped my burnout and saved me money.

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The author on her first day in Colombia in her new Airbnb, holding a bouquet of flowers.
The author loves living in Colombia after eight years in New York City.

Courtesy of Cornelia Holzbauer

I've built a successful career, but my LinkedIn feed still makes me feel like a failure

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The author sits on a blue couch with a laptop in front of her.
The author says she has accomplished a lot, but scrolling through her LinkedIn feed can make her feel TK.

Courtesy of Charlotte Grainger

I loved the brotherhood of being a firefighter. Once I became a millionaire, I no longer felt like one of the crew.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Jeremy Barker
Jeremy Barker is the founder and CEO of Murphy Door.

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I didn't expect my 40th high school reunion to be so emotional, but I was reminded how powerful those early years really are

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a woman entiering classroom with empty desks
The author attended her high school reunion.

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