I built a tiny house in my parents' backyard and lived rent-free for 5 years. It helped me save money to see the world — and taught me how to live simply.

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Mckean Matson's tiny home in her parents' backyard.
Mckean Matson built a 350-square-foot tiny home in her parents' backyard.

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I'm a beauty reporter and these are the basic makeup products under $50 that I regularly buy

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As a beauty reporter, I rarely go a day without my favorite makeup products.

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I retired from Amazon at 34 and chose to settle in Canada, where I only need $1,000 a month to live well

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Grigory Lukin retired in his early 30s and moved from the US to Canada.

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I'm a HENRY financial planner who makes $125,000. Here's how I manage my money — and the mistakes I see others making.

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Georgia Lord is saving for a wedding, travel, and a bigger apartment.

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Gen Zers can't stop talking about their money troubles on TikTok. It could come at a cost.

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Gen Z is struggling with money and turning to TikTok for comraderie (stock image).

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I saved $200,000 by the time I was 27, but I was miserable

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Gwen Merz started saving the majority of her income after college, but later realized how it affected her mental health.

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