A year ago, I was laid off from my job abroad. Being an unemployed foreigner has been hard, but also exciting.

Tech Insider : Business
The writer wearing a white dress with blurry trees in the background.
Losing my job in Germany brought on an identity crisis.

Anna Dodd

I'm an American who's lived in Iceland for 14 years. Here are 6 of the best things to do here.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A woman taking a selfie in front of greenery in Iceland.
After moving here from the US 14 years ago, I've learned many of the best things to do in Iceland.

Jenna Gottlieb

I bought a cheap minivan and lived out of it while getting my college degree — doing so helped me graduate debt-free

Tech Insider : Business
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For almost two years, I chose to live in a minivan I bought for cheap on Facebook Marketplace while completing my bachelor's degree so I could save money and graduate without debt.

Andrea Sadowski

I've traveled to all 50 states. Here are 5 things I never waste my money on when I'm in a new city.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Ashley Nealy smiling in glacier national park
After traveling to all 50 states, I became more intentional about how I spend my money on vacation in a new place.

Ashley Nealy

I tried to keep up with my husband's intense fitness regimen and workouts for years. When I stopped, it helped us both.

Tech Insider : Business
alexandra frost and her husband
My husband works out more often and intensely than I do. After years of trying to keep up, I've made peace with our differences.

Alexandra Frost

I moved to Seattle for a new job. The first year was the hardest of my life, but building a routine helped.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
The writer wearing a denim jacket and standing in front of pink trees in Seattle.
After building some new habits, I started thriving in Seattle.

Ashi Halani

I've been to all 50 states. If I only had one day in Colorado, here's how I'd spend it.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Emily stands at an overlook with gorgeous mountains behind her.
As a local, I know how to spend a perfect day in Colorado.

Emily Hart

I tried vanilla ice cream from Costco, Whole Foods, Wegmans, and Trader Joe's. The tastiest one is also a great value.

Tech Insider : Business
Several cartons of ice cream sit on a wooden table.

I visited a historic city 30 minutes outside Washington, DC. I think it's one of the most charming destinations in the US.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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I visited Alexandria, Virginia, which is about 30 minutes outside Washington, DC.

Tatyana Gann; Ceri Breeze/Shutterstock

I ordered the same meal at Olive Garden and Red Lobster, and the winning chain had slightly lower prices

Tech Insider : Business
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I ordered fried calamari, a shrimp Alfredo pasta, and a chocolate-cake dessert at Olive Garden and Red Lobster to compare.

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