We thought moving from California to Tennessee would save us money. The reality wasn't so simple — and we miss the West Coast.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Giana Vasconcellos with her husband, two kids
We left California looking for a simpler, more affordable life, but the grass isn't always greener.

Louise Logan

After 3 years of travel, my partner and I were broke. Moving in with his parents was the best decision we could've made.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A couple posing together in a backyard.
My partner and I temporarily moved in with his parents to save money.

Melissa Noble

I moved to Charlotte after I got sick of paying $4,600 a month for a studio in NYC. My life's improved in so many ways.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Elizabeth Wright smiling in front of Uptown Skyline in Charlotte
After I graduated from college, I was itching for a new experience. Unfortunately, New York City wasn't an ideal long-term fit for me.

Elizabeth Wright

My family of 4 moved to a small town to lower our cost of living. As our lifestyle slowed down, we got closer as a family.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
A family of four hiking in the mountains on a sunny day.
The author and his family (not pictured) moved for a lower cost of living but ended up spending more time together.

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A consultant who helps wealthy Americans move to New Zealand shares 3 top reasons people are relocating

Tech Insider : Travel, Politics, Business
new zealand golf course
American interest in New Zealand has surged following changes to the country's golden visa program. Some move for political reasons; for others, it's all about golf.

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I spent 2 months in Miami to see if I might want to live there. My trip was so good that I'm dreaming of a move.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
Author Leila Najafi smiling on beach in Miami
After spending two months in Miami, I think I'd really enjoy living there and would like to do so for at least half the year.

Leila Najafi

I lived in Austin for 6 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A composite image of the author on streets in Austin and NYC
The reporter moved from Austin to New York City in 2019.

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We left New York City to buy a home in a Maryland beach town. After a few months, we realized we'd made a mistake.

Tech Insider : Business
A woman and her husband posing together on their deck.
We left New York City to live in a beach town year-round, but a few months later, we started to regret our decision.

Haley Paskalides

I work from 3 a.m. to 4 p.m. to run my children's clothing brand from Australia. My schedule isn't sustainable, and we're moving back to the US.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Samantha Gold with her family in Sydney. They are outside in front of a birds-of-paradise plant, all smiling, and the children are wearing printed pajamas.
Samantha Gold started her children's clothing brand, Motette, after moving to Sydney.

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I moved to Madrid to be with my husband. After some convincing, he agreed to relocate to my dream city instead.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The author looking up and smiling. She's wearing a green V-neck top.
I moved to Madrid to be with my husband, but the city didn't feel like home.

Moriah Costa

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