20 places around the world to live cheaply, where you can thrive on as little as $1,000 a month

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An aerial photo of the beach in Split, Croatia, showing brightly colored towels and umbrellas as well as clear water with some waders and swimmers
The beach in Split, Croatia.

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Texas is winning the US economy

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General view of atmosphere during the Austin FOOD & WINE Festival at Auditorium Shores on November 05, 2022 in Austin, Texas.
Austin, Texas.

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I'm a Gen Z interior designer. Here 6 things I'd get at Ikea and 6 I wouldn't buy there.

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Selfie of the writer smiling and wearing a white sweater in Ikea parking lot in front of the store
Ikea has both fabulous and not-so-great items.

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Take a look inside the world's tallest residence, a $195 million triplex penthouse that starts on the 129th floor of New York City's Central Park Tower

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the $250 million New York City penthouse at Central Park Tower at sunset, overlooking Central Park
At 1,416 feet above New York City, the penthouse is the world's tallest residence, occupying floors 129-131 in the luxury skyscraper Central Park Tower.

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A 119-year-old bank sat abandoned in a tiny Texas town for decades. Now it's a 3-bedroom home with the original vaults and a teller station — take a look.

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Bartlett Bank in Texas
The Bartlett National Bank in Bartlett, Texas.

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Miami and El Paso are the most expensive cities for single women renters compared to men

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In an aerial view, the City of Miami skyline, where many renters reside in the apartment buildings on September 29, 2021 in Miami, Florida.
An aerial view of Miami's skyline on September 29, 2021.

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The hidden costs of owning a home could be $10,000 a year

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Home repair.
Home repairs can be costly and are often unexpected.

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4 reasons why China's economy will keep struggling in 2024

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Shanghai

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What we all forget about the upcoming Trump fraud verdict: It's the chicanery, stupid

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Donald Trump at Trump Tower in Manhattan in 2012. He said he was worth $4.6 billion that year, but New York officials say he was worth $1.8 billion.

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Some people are leaving Texas because of its unreliable energy grid and frequent power outages

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Austin residents during the 2021 winter storm.
Austin residents during the 2021 winter storm.

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