Solving the looming retirement crisis means thinking differently about aging, economist says

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Andrew J Scott
Andrew Scott's new book "The Longevity Imperative" calls for a rethink on how we view aging.

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An Italian town that offered $1 homes was transformed by an influx of remote workers and tourism

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A welcome sign for Mussomeli in Sicily, Italy.
A welcome sign for Mussomeli in Sicily, Italy.

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Was Italy's $1 home scheme worth it?

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Imagine paying as little as 1 euro for a home. That's what happened in Italy a few years ago.

The plan was to inject life and money back into dying towns. But for many foreign buyers, it wasn't smooth sailing. We traveled to Sicily to find out how much buyers actually ended up spending.

More Americans are moving to Tuscany, where their money goes further, the pace is slower, and the wine flows freely

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Person looking out the window into a scenic Tuscan view.

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We retired in Italy after visiting once over a decade ago. After selling our US home, we live a cheaper, slower life.

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Randy and Glenda Tuminello standing in front of a view of buildings in Polignano a Mare.
Randy Tuminello said he got tired of maintaining a home in the US. The couple are now leasing a home in southern Italy.

Courtesy of Glenda and Randy Tuminello.

Olive oil prices are skyrocketing. Here's how my startup is managing to keep costs low.

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Graza cofounder Andrew Benin talks about how the company keeps prices and quality low.

Graza

Americans aren't having enough kids. That's bad news for the economy — and immigration may be the answer.

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy
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Weak population growth could be bad news for the US economy.

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I struggled to learn the language when I moved to Italy. Adopting a dog allowed me to practice conversing with others.

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Kristopher Milicevic and his dog, Lucky, in Italy,
After Kristopher Milicevic adopted his dog Lucky, strangers in Italy stopped to talk to him, which helped him with his Italian.

Courtesy Kristopher Milicevic

The US economy is crushing it compared to other rich countries

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G7 leaders Hiroshima 2023
The US economy has been outpacing the growth of its G7 peers.

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I'm a widow who sold everything to move from Texas to Lake Como. I decided long ago that I wouldn't let fear dictate my life.

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a woman walking down a street in Italy
Judy Walling moved to Como in September.

Courtesy of Judy Walling

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