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

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My partner and I temporarily moved in with his parents to save money.

Melissa Noble

Seller beware: Homebuyers are backing out of real estate deals more than ever

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A house with a 'For Sale' sign in front and a hand is using a spatula to scrape off a 'Sold' sticker from the sign.

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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.

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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

There's a worrying glut of new homes languishing on the market

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Newly-built houses in Charlotte, North Carolina.
There were 121,000 new unsold homes in July 2025, according to recent data from the US Census and US Department of Housing and Urban Development

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The 10 hardest-working states in the US — and the 10 states that work the least

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A new WalletHub report ranked every US state from most to least hardworking.

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The most expensive ZIP code in America is a Miami island you can only reach by yacht or ferry

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An aerial view of Fisher Island, Florida
Fisher Island, Florida, topped Realtor.com's recent listing of ZIP codes with the highest home prices in the US.

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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.

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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

This 24-year-old Gen Zer just bought a $395K home with his fiancée. They had a strategy — and this key piece of advice.

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Ryan Hemenway
Ryan Hemenway, 24, says limiting his rent costs has helped him save for a home.

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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

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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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