I'm a boomer who moved to Texas and was able to retire early. Almost everything is cheaper here, but the bugs and snakes are wild.

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Jayne Jordan moved from Corona, California, to Azle, Texas, in August.

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Here's one area of California where people aren't leaving and the population is actually growing

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Former Bay Area residents are flocking to new developments in Central Valley cities like Stockton.

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A California native recently moved to a Kentucky city with 26,000 residents. She's able to live a much more fulfilling life closer to family at a much lower cost.

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A. Duvall recently moved from San Diego County to Paducah, Kentucky, a city of about 26,000.
A. Duvall recently moved from San Diego County to Paducah, Kentucky, a city of about 26,000.

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The best evidence yet that banning Airbnbs will make rent go down

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A new study found that an Airbnb ban in Irvine, California lead to rent price decreases.

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A boomer who moved from California to Tennessee said the slower pace of life and lower cost of living are big pluses

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Bob Giramma and his wife Sue recently moved from San Diego to Murfreesboro, TN.
Bob Giramma and his wife Sue recently moved from San Diego to Murfreesboro, TN.

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Bye California: 7 people who fled the state share the culture shocks they've experienced and why they have no regrets

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The allure of Tennessee: Why Floridians are trading their sandy beaches for a quieter life

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Knoxville, Tennessee

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A mystery company backed by Silicon Valley elites is buying up land to build a new city. Farmers say they've been pressured to sell up.

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Best Banks and Credit Unions in California for November 2023

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A Gen Xer moved to North Carolina to save money for retirement. Her beachfront home cost about half as much as her California property, but the weather doesn't compare.

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Sandra recently moved from California to North Carolina.

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