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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I got divorced and left the US at 57 to retire alone in Europe. Moving across the world has its pros and cons.

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Lisa La Valle.

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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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For five figures, you can 'own' a piece of Kanye West's unfinished Malibu house

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A home once owned by Kanye West is now being sold as a fractional asset.

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Retirees are moving to this quiet North Carolina beach town to avoid Florida's heat, costs, and crowds

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Retirees are choosing southern North Carolina instead of Florida.

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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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Everyone wants a Ralph Lauren Christmas this year. Designers share how to get the look — and the decorating mistakes to avoid.

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The Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic is all the rage this year.

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I thought Washington, DC, would be my perfect home, but it wasn't. I found exactly what I needed in San Diego.

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Moving in with your parents used to feel like a setback. For these 5 families, it was a smart strategy.

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The number of people living in multigenerational households has quadrupled since 1971.

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

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