Laid off, priced out, and restless: Why 4 women over 50 retired abroad

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Sheahan on a rooftop terrace of the Duomo di Milano in Milan.

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I was celibate for a year, and then I met someone 10 years younger. Our 3-month fling changed everything for me.

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The author had a fling with a younger man.

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23 women in venture capital who made partner or higher at firms like Khosla, Greylock, and Lightspeed in 2025

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Victoria Zhou, Shreya Shekhar, and Mary D'Onofrio.

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I did more childcare and chores than my husband, despite working full-time. Swapping roles for a week helped us find balance long-term.

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Tracy Gunn swapped roles with her husband for a week.

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Women at the top are exhausted and burned out, according to a McKinsey and Lean In report

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Burnout among senior-level women is at its highest level in the past five years, according to a report from McKinsey and LeanIn.org.

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12 famous women who served in the military

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Bea Arthur.

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Olivia Munn had a clear mammogram and no symptoms of breast cancer. A 2-minute online test led to her diagnosis at 43.

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Olivia Munn said a quick online test led to her stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis.

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A 29-year-old entrepreneur's side hustle brought in $40 million in a year. Now she wants to help other 'uninvestable' women.

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Daniella Pierson started The Newsette newsletter as a sophomore in college.

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I can't wait to turn 50. Shifting my mindset has helped me to not fear aging like I once did.

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The author is turning 50 soon.

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50 vintage photos show what life was like for women 100 years ago

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Mary Pickford (front center) was one of the most popular movie stars of her generation.

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