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

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

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I visited Alexandria, Virginia, which is about 30 minutes outside Washington, DC.

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

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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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I live in a 200-square-foot camper on my parents' property. Instead of paying rent, I cook them dinner every night.

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Instead of rent, I pay my parents by cooking meals.

Lexi Inks

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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