I moved to Italy 3 years ago. I live well on a budget and feel more optimistic about retiring than I did in the US.

Tech Insider : Business
Woman smiling holding bottle of wine with glasses in front of her
As an American expat living in Italy, I've been able to save for retirement and live well on a tighter budget.

Su Guillory

I left my luxury gym for a more affordable club. I'm saving $160 a month, and my fitness routine hasn't suffered at all.

Tech Insider : Business
Christina Stiehl lifting kettlebell in gym
I save $160 monthly after switching from a luxury fitness club to a more affordable gym.

Christina Stiehl

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

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
A side-by-side image of a 2-in-1 striped beach towel and tote bag on display at Costco, and boxes of Essenza outdoor citronella candles.
As a longtime employee, I think the 2-in-1 beach towel and tote bag, and Essenza citronella candles are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I bought a $140,000 mobile home in a Los Angeles neighborhood where houses cost millions

Tech Insider : Business
Woman smiling outside of red mobile home, leaning on fence, next to large skeleton decoration
I bought a mobile home and rent the space where it sits, and the pros still outweigh the cons five years later.

Lisa Laureta

I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A woman sitting on a train and writing in a journal.
I'm happy with the items I packed for my 16-hour Amtrak trip, but I wish I'd brought a few more things.

Molly Allen

I didn't want to give up my job when we moved for my husband's. To keep it, I flew across the country almost every week.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
Woman an man smiling outside in winter time, holding dog
The logistics of my arrangement were frustrating, but the trade-off was worthwhile. It allowed me to live part-time in Oklahoma with my husband without giving up a job that I truly loved.

Allie Hubers

I've been on over 50 cruises as an employee and passenger. Here are 8 things you should know before booking a trip.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
cruise ship at sea
Even though I'm a seasoned cruiser, before I book, I always research the ports, the ship, and my potential cabin.

Tammy Barr

I've visited Northern Ireland several times a year for the past decade. First-time tourists often make these 4 mistakes.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
The writer standing on basalt columns overlooking the water in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland is a beautiful place to visit, but I see a lot of tourists making the same first-time mistakes.

Lorna Wallace

We sold our dream home in the US to move into a rental abroad. Our family has less space, but our lifestyle improved.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Style
Rebecca Cretella and her sons in Spain
Our family of four downsized and moved from Connecticut to a suburb outside of Madrid.

Rebecca Cretella

I'm a restaurant owner who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 8 items I always keep at home.

Tech Insider : Business
A side-by-side image of the Trader Joe's ranch-seasoned cashews and the Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel seasoned smoked salmon.
Ranch-seasoned cashews and smoked salmon are two of my favorite things to buy at Trader Joe's.

Zach Mack

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