We moved from the Midwest to Florida 5 years ago. Living here has been filled with surprise expenses and unexpected weather.

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Allie Hubers and husband smiling at sunset in front of beach in Florida
I moved to the Florida Panhandle from the Midwest with my husband, and it's come with many surprises, from chilly winters to the high cost of living.

Allie Hubers

What it's like to shop at Menards, the Midwest home-improvement chain owned by a Wisconsin billionaire

Tech Insider : Business, Style
A Menards store in Wisconsin.
A Menards store in Wisconsin.

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I visited a national park in the Midwest that felt like a coastal getaway — even though it's near a major city

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West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park.
In my opinion, Indiana Dunes National Park is the perfect hidden-gem vacation spot.

Emily Pogue

Renters can still get a spacious apartment for $1,500 a month in these 10 cities

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Toldeo, Ohio.
Toldeo, Ohio.

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The 30% rule is now unrealistic. Here are 3 places you won't have to blow your budget to afford a home right now.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
A group of identical homes.
A report says the typical American will have to spend more than 30% of their income to buy a home.

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15 cities where it's more affordable to buy a home

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The Roberto Clemente Bridge (Sixth Street Bridge) on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.
The Roberto Clemente Bridge (Sixth Street Bridge) on the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.

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I shopped at Walmart in the Midwest and on the East Coast. Here are 7 surprising differences I noticed.

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A Walmart store with the Walmart logo and gardening products on display.
Walmart stores vary by region.

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We live part-time in California but still own our big house in the Midwest. With some creativity, we did it on a budget.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Author Kelly Dwyer smiling next to railing in front of ocean at Huntington Beach
I love spending part of my year in California while being able to return home to the Midwest.

Kelly Dwyer

Why an entrepreneur has no regrets about moving from Hawaii back to her Kansas hometown

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
Audra Dinell
Audra Dinell moved back to Kansas in 2020.

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Harris' border visit isn't just aimed at Arizona. Immigration will also sway voters in states thousands of miles away.

Tech Insider : Politics
Kamala Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris has directly attacked former President Donald Trump on immigration issues.

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