I left my full-time job at 50 and moved to Mexico. The savings were great — and the reinvention was even better.

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People in Ajijic, Mexico watching sunset over Lake Chapala.
By moving to Mexico, I was able to retire early, and I'm living comfortably until my Social Security kicks in.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A composite image of a four-pack of Touchland hand sanitizers on display at Costco, and a hand holding a two-pack of premade pizzas.
As a longtime employee, I think the Touchland hand sanitizers and Tutti Bella pizzas are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I've visited Napa several times. It's great, but this nearby wine region stole my heart.

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Emily taking a selfie on the Sonoma Coast.
In my opinion, Sonoma County is a must-visit California wine region.

Emily Hart

I've been on over 50 cruises. Here are 5 things I never buy on the ships.

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megan posing in front of a cruise ship at a port
I've been taking cruises for the last 15 years, and there are some things I still won't spend my money on.

Megan duBois

I took a corporate job in France 8 years ago. It's been tough adjusting to the social norms and office culture.

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Woman standing in front of eiffel tower
It's taken me a while to adapt to some of the work and cultural norms in France.

Jodie Hughes

I grew up in Florida and moved to New York City. Living here is different than visiting, but I'm not exactly disappointed.

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The author posing for a photo in Central Park.
Living in South Florida and New York City has taught me how different it is to visit a place compared to calling it home.

Katrina Oro

My husband and I spend Christmas and New Year's traveling. We love never knowing where we'll be for the holidays.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Author Mar Yvette and her husband smiling in front of a display at Mar Aram Galeries with ribbons, sparkles
We try to spend our holidays in different places around the world — this year, we headed to Paris.

Mar Yvette

4 jewelry trends that are in this year and 2 that are out, according to stylists and jewelers

Tech Insider : Style, Business
A woman in a green dress with a beaded necklace.
Beads will be everywhere in 2026, according to stylists.

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My partner and I have been together for nearly a decade, but we still live apart. It's been great for our relationship.

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The writer and her partner in London, standing in front of many boats outside.
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Maya Kokerov

I've been on over a dozen cruises, but one unexpected voyage stood out among the rest

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Jacqueline poses while bundled up on a boat with icebergs and mountains in the background.
I took a cruise to Alaska and had an incredible time.

Jacqueline Dole

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