More Americans are moving to Tuscany, where their money goes further, the pace is slower, and the wine flows freely

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Person looking out the window into a scenic Tuscan view.

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We retired in Italy after visiting once over a decade ago. After selling our US home, we live a cheaper, slower life.

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Randy and Glenda Tuminello standing in front of a view of buildings in Polignano a Mare.
Randy Tuminello said he got tired of maintaining a home in the US. The couple are now leasing a home in southern Italy.

Courtesy of Glenda and Randy Tuminello.

Olive oil prices are skyrocketing. Here's how my startup is managing to keep costs low.

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Graza cofounder Andrew Benin talks about how the company keeps prices and quality low.

Graza

Americans aren't having enough kids. That's bad news for the economy — and immigration may be the answer.

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Young woman holding her newborn twin babies in her arms
Weak population growth could be bad news for the US economy.

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I struggled to learn the language when I moved to Italy. Adopting a dog allowed me to practice conversing with others.

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Kristopher Milicevic and his dog, Lucky, in Italy,
After Kristopher Milicevic adopted his dog Lucky, strangers in Italy stopped to talk to him, which helped him with his Italian.

Courtesy Kristopher Milicevic

The US economy is crushing it compared to other rich countries

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G7 leaders Hiroshima 2023
The US economy has been outpacing the growth of its G7 peers.

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I'm a widow who sold everything to move from Texas to Lake Como. I decided long ago that I wouldn't let fear dictate my life.

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a woman walking down a street in Italy
Judy Walling moved to Como in September.

Courtesy of Judy Walling

4 tips on buying a home in Italy from an American who's done it

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A woman standing outside of a residence in Italy.
Minton standing outside of her second home in Mussomeli.

Lorrah Minton

Woman made over $80,000 from selling off a $3.99 vase she picked up at Goodwill

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A Goodwill thrift store.

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Elon Musk tells Italians to have more children during an appearance at a political conference in Rome: 'Make more Italians'

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Tesla and SpaceX's CEO Elon Musk reacts, as he attends political festival Atreju organised by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy (Fratelli d'Italia) right-wing party, in Rome, Italy, December 16, 2023.
Elon Musk attended Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy right-wing party in Rome on Saturday.

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