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

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 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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She fell in love with traditional Japanese homes during a high school trip. At 24, she bought one in the countryside.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
A traditional Japanese farmhouse covered in a blanket of snow during winter.
Coline Aguirre, originally from France, bought a traditional house in Japan when she was 24 years old.

Coline Aguirre.

Florida's housing market was once red-hot. Now it's one of the coldest in the country.

Tech Insider : Business
Sarasota, Florida skyline.
Sarasota, Florida.

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I'm a California landlord who bought my first rental property in Greece. It went so well, I'm already looking for more.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Travel
A professional headshot of a man in an office.
Alex Pettas bought an apartment in Athens, Greece, to use as an Airbnb.

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14 celebrities who moved to Texas on why it's the best place for them

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Environment
Glen Powell, Bella Hadid, James Marsden side-by-side

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22 celebrities who have left Los Angeles on where they moved and why they did it

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Slyvlest Stallone, Amanda Syfried, Matthew McConaughey side-by-side
Sylvester Stallone, Amanda Seyfried, Matthew McConaughey.

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After living in a dozen cities across the globe, I finally settled down in the coastal city where I grew up

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel
Spanish-style houses line a road in California.
I moved back to my hometown after living in dozens of cities around the world.

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