After spending 150 days on Princess Cruises, I earned Elite status. These 4 perks have completely elevated my experience.

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A small pool on the deck of a cruise ship.
I have Elite status on Princess Cruises, which comes with some pretty great perks.

Tammy Barr

When I made $1 million, friends and family kept asking for money. I had to cut some relationships out of my life.

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Kimanzi Constable sitting on the couch with his laptop
The author cut people out of life when he made a lot of money.

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I'm the oldest of 8 kids, including 5 foster siblings. There are pros and cons to my big family.

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Six kids sitting on a lawn embracing.
The author (not pictured) is the oldest of her eight siblings.

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I moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago. My first marriage fell apart, but I met the love of my life.

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Mom with sons
The author moved from Spain to Florida 21 years ago.

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I rang in 2025 on a solo trip. Now, I'd happily celebrate every New Year's Eve abroad and surrounded by strangers.

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The writer posing on a ledge in Portugal, overlooking houses.
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Chelsia Durkee

I ditched mom life for 48 hours to see the Backstreet Boys in Vegas. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

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The author poses with two of her friends while at a Backstreet Boys concert at the Sphere in Vegas.
The author (right) poses with her friends while attending a Backstreet Boys concert at the Sphere in Vegas.

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I found a delicious, easy way to elevate store-bought ravioli. This 20-minute recipe is my new cozy weeknight go-to.

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The Pioneer Woman's cacio e pepe ravioli, plated on a green dish.
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Justine Lee

Here are the most powerful news photos of the year

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The USS Gerald R. Ford.
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - JUNE 24: U.S. Navy sailors stand along the deck as they prepare for the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to depart from the Naval Station Norfolk on June 24, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia. The aircraft carrier is leaving on its scheduled deployment to the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

The 6 biggest chain-restaurant food trends of 2025 — and 3 that won't survive 2026

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chick fil a chicken tender meal
From chicken tenders to LTOs and value meal deals, these were the biggest food trends that dominated 2025.

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I moved to New York City and worried I'd be homesick. Then, my sister and best friend became my neighbors.

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The author and her friends in the kitchen
The author lives near her sister and best friend in New York City.

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