I live on the same property as my ex. Our daughter doesn't have to move her stuff around and gets time with both of us.

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Katie Lynch and her ex-husband live on the same property.

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I'm single and an empty nester, so I decided to downsize. I made some compromises on my new apartment to save money.

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The author recently downsized to a smaller apartment.

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An 'explosion' of solo-agers are struggling with rising costs and little support: 'I'm flying without a net'

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I lived in a converted toolshed after the 2008 recession. It taught me resilience, and now, I run multiple businesses.

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The author (not pictured) lived in a toolshed when he had no other options.

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Good news: Buying a home might actually be more affordable in 2026

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THEN AND NOW: Photos show where America's wealthiest lived a century ago versus today

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Jeff Bezos moved to Florida from Seattle in 2023.

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Mom-and-pop landlords' bet on rising rents is coming back to bite them

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After a lifetime in Alaska, I moved to California. I was surprised by the ways my lifestyle changed in the 'lower 48.'

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Jody Ellis

10 US cities where home values are actually increasing

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Charleston, South Carolina.

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We moved off the grid 10 years ago. I wish someone had told us these 5 things before we made the leap.

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Jordan Charbonneau

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