I've been to 54 countries and have lived in 10. These 5 underrated places are worth the trip.

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Kate Boardman, a content creator that travels the world, in Guatemala.
Kate Boardman, a content creator who has traveled the world, in Guatemala.

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I lost everything I owned in a fire. This is how it reframed my thinking about owning material things.

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Helen Chandler-Wilde
Helen Chandler-Wilde lost everything in a fire.

Helen Chandler-Wilde

I'm a Democrat who moved to Florida to be closer to my boyfriend. I was nervous about the politics and weather but have been most dismayed by the cost of living.

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A side-by-side photo of David Maughan in a U-Haul and a picture of him with his boyfriend.
David Maughan (first picture) moved from Richmond, Virginia, to Oakland Park, Florida, in August 2023 to be closer to his boyfriend, Brandon (left in second picture).

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Gen Zers can't always afford to have fun. Here's how I budget my $80,000 salary to save for a house and still enjoy my 20s.

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Left: Emma Sandke sitting at an outdoor table with a glass in front of her. Right: Emma Sandke in front of a city skyline.
Emma Sandke started to take budgeting seriously after starting her first job after college.

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I'm a New York real-estate agent who's not worried about losing guaranteed commission. Here's what I'm doing to replace those funds.

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Mukul Lalchandani is sitting and smiling in his living room.

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I test-drive dozens of cars every year for work and I won't buy an EV yet — I'm happy with my hybrid

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A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid.

John Vincent

I bought a duplex as my first home. I still have a mortgage, but I only pay around $900 a month and have no regrets.

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Raroha and her duplex in New Jersey.

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I got a job and immediately knew it wasn't a good fit. I quit in less than a year to take care of my mental health.

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Basant Shenouda headshot standing outdoors.
Basant Shenouda said her toxic job taught her what to look for in a career and company.

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I quit McKinsey after 1.5 years. I was making over $200k but my mental health was shattered.

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A former McKinsey & Company associate (not pictured) shares their experience working at the consulting giant and why they left.

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I was a consultant at McKinsey. Here's the frustrating way they pushed me out.

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A headshot of Ezra Gershanok.
Ezra Gershanok was a business analyst at McKinsey & Company.

Ezra Gershanok

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