I skip the Hamptons and head to a coastal town in Connecticut instead. It's less crowded and wonderful year-round.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
A brick-lined street in Madison, Connecticut with a parked Vespa near a large tree with a license plate that reads
I traded my weekends in the Hamptons for some great times in Madison, Connecticut.

Allison Tibaldi

For years, I swore I'd never leave Los Angeles. Moving to Oregon made me realize I never want to go back.

Tech Insider : Business
Woman holding dog staring at sunset in LA
Leaving Los Angeles and moving to Oregon helped me get a new perspective on my life.

Chelsea Frank

I tried and ranked every cheese I could find at Trader Joe's. I'd buy almost all of them again.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Bird's-eye-view of 17 blocks of Trader Joe's cheese on a wooden cutting board placed on a gray counter
I tried every cheese I could find at Trader Joe's.

Ted Berg

I left my job and boyfriend for an opportunity in Los Angeles. Within 4 months, I moved back home.

Tech Insider : Business
The writer wearing a red dress and sitting on a bridge in New York City, with skyscrapers in the background.
My short-lived stint in LA helped me feel more confident when I eventually moved to New York.

Kirsty McCormack

I did everything 'right' in college, but couldn't get a job in my field after graduation. Now, I'm going back to school.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Ryan poses on a rooftop overlooking the New York City skyline.
I couldn't get a job after graduation, so now I'm going back to school in a different field.

Ryan Walsh

After 3 years of living out West, I moved to North Carolina. It was the best decision I could've made for myself.

Tech Insider : Business
Mikala sits in a field of yellow flowers with her dog.
After years of living in big cities out West, I moved to Asheville, North Carolina.

Mikala Lugen

My husband and I got a roommate to save money. It worked surprisingly well for a while, but we'd never do it again.

Tech Insider : Business
Author Jordan Mautner and husband
For about a year, we had a positive experience renting out a room in our home. Eventually, we realized the arrangement wasn't sustainable for us.

Jordan Mautner

I went back to work in an office. Here are 7 high-protein snacks from Costco that keep me energized all day.

Tech Insider : Business
A side-by-side image of a bag of Quest protein chips and a box of NuGo protein bars.
To keep me fueled and energized at my new in-office job, I go to Costco for protein-packed snacks.

Jordan Fargo

I'm a professional meal planner. These simple one-pot meals cost less than $25 and feed my entire family.

Tech Insider : Business, Style
Cooked orzo in a pan garnished with basil leaves on a kitchen table.
I can feed my whole family with these easy one-pot dinners.

Stephanie Dreyer

I left my life in New York to move to London with my husband. The financial trade-offs made it the best decision for us.

Tech Insider : Business
The writer posing in front of a green lawn and bridge in the UK.
My quality of life has improved in London, largely due to the financial trade-offs I made when moving here.

Currie Engel

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