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Economy 2024-07-02T09:11:02Z

Person sitting on floor looking at bills and expenses.

I moved back in with my parents at 25, and they pay my bills. When I get older, I plan to return the favor.

At 25, Nadeshiko Zhang lives with her parents to save money amid a tough housing market, improving her mental health and reducing stress.

Travel 2024-06-25T13:08:55Z

Row of three seats in business class next to smear of yogurt topped with fruit nad granola with small bowls of side dishes

I flew over 22 hours in business class with Turkish Airlines. The food and airport lounge were unreal.

I used points to book a $4,690 business-class flight with Turkish Airlines. Its famous Istanbul airport lounge and food lived up to the hype.

Careers 2024-05-25T13:43:33Z

I quit my dream job at Goldman Sachs to care for my mother. I felt bad for myself but realized the simple things are what truly matter.

This former Goldman Sachs financial executive turned matchmaker quit her dream job to take care of her mother who was diagnosed with cancer.

Travel 2024-04-29T15:04:01Z

A beige rug on a wooden floor, a white couch with a side table, and a wooden coffee table. Several windows and glass doors showing a patio are around the room; Two palm trees with a hammock hanging in between them in front of the ocean and blue skies in the background

I had a private island to myself for 2 days. I felt awkward, but the nearly $6,000 price tag was worth it.

I spent nearly $6,000 for an all-inclusive Wakaya Island Resort and Spa stay. I was the only guest at the hotel, and I thought the money was worth it.

Real Estate 2024-04-01T15:40:30Z

I moved to Spain from California and bought 2 properties for less than $370,000. The process was shockingly easy compared to owning a home in Oakland.

The home buying process in Spain was faster and easier than the US, says a retired American couple who moved from California. They plan to stay.

Food 2024-02-28T20:21:23Z

On the left, a white bowl of teriyaki chicken with sesame seeds. On the right, Kaila holding a bowl of teriyaki chicken.

I tried a 3-ingredient recipe for teriyaki chicken, and the sauce was super easy to make and delicious

I made the popular Japanese dish with just chicken, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Here's how the meal turned out and what I would tweak next time.

Travel 2024-02-13T19:30:23Z

I flew on the world's best business class that can cost over $8,500 for a round trip. Here's what it was like.

I flew on the world's best business class via Qatar Airways on my 22-hour trip from Los Angeles to Barcelona. The perks and food made it worth it.

Food 2024-01-22T14:17:42Z

Chrissy Teigen's 15-minute baked pasta is one of her best dishes, and I already have the easy recipe memorized

This recipe from the "Lip Sync Battle" host's cookbook, "Cravings: All Together," has peas and ham and takes under 15 minutes to make.

Real Estate 2024-01-12T10:06:01Z

a stitch of a woman in between Australia and Singapore

I moved to Singapore for my boyfriend and landed what I thought was my dream job. Then everything fell apart.

Miriam Deliva moved to Singapore with her ex-boyfriend in 2018. It was expensive and stressful, and she missed her lifestyle and family in Australia.

Food 2023-11-03T12:30:02Z

Chicken sandwich from Jollibee; Chicken sandwich from Raising Cane's

I ordered the same meal from Jollibee and Raising Cane's, and the chain with the better chicken sandwich won

I ordered the same meal at Jollibee and Raising Cane's, including the chicken tenders, sandwiches, and fries to see which chain was better.

Careers 2023-10-23T09:10:01Z

I'm a server at a Hamptons restaurant that got rid of tipping. It's made my life so much easier.

A restaurant eliminated tipping and now pays its workers a living wage. The model has made a server's life in the Hamptons more comfortable all year.

Real Estate 2023-10-10T15:12:22Z

Davrick Hayes leaning against a tree outside in North Dakota.

I left California for North Dakota. It's obscenely cheap and there's so much to love about small-town life.

This remote worker left LA and moved to Bismarck, North Dakota where he purchased a four-bedroom home for $300,000. He says he's happier there, but doesn't plan on staying.

Careers 2023-10-03T09:17:02Z

Mature man using computer in modern office.

I'm 'loud quitting' after my job's RTO mandate. I openly call out management and I'm only staying for the paycheck.

A tech employee is 'loud quitting' their job due to the company's RTO policy, which they say is causing bad company culture. The worker is job hunting.

Careers 2023-09-08T09:12:01Z

Davrick Hayes standing with his hands in his pocket.

I worked 2 full-time jobs and made $211K a year. The main downside of double-dipping was that I had no social life, but it wasn't that hard to do both jobs.

This quality assurance analyst worked two full-time jobs at the same time and both employers were OK with it. He said the workload was heavy, but manageable.

Tech 2023-09-04T11:10:02Z

I'm a 'grumpy stayer' at my tech job. I'm not happy with the pay but I stick around because leaving one mediocre job for another feels pointless.

As a 'grumpy stayer' this tech worker hasn't seen better job opportunities and isn't optimistic they'd find vastly different working conditions elsewhere.

Transportation 2023-08-26T10:26:01Z

I'll make $140K driving for UPS this year. We deserve this pay — it's not an easy job.

Graham Jones is a UPS feeder driver who will earn $140,000 this year and says drivers are paid well, but they work long hours.

News 2023-08-05T11:00:01Z

A photo of Kaila Yu lying on her left side on a beach in Bora Bora with her head resting in her arm. The other arm rests on the sand in front of her and her eyes are closed. She has shoulder length blonde hair and wears a green headband made out of a leaf. She wears a sky blue, orange, and green bikini top with a pattern like fish scales and a mermaid tail bottom with a bright red, orange, and blue tail. Behind her is a lagoon and a pier that have raised huts towards the end. Behind them is a mountain with clouds obscuring the top.

I thought mermaiding was silly but a course made me feel more confident and connected to my feminine energy

I'm a free diver who was skeptical of mermaiding. I took a course and found it increased my confidence and helped me connect with my feminine energy.

Careers 2023-07-26T09:00:01Z

Back view of calm millennial girl sit at desk work at laptop have break stretching in chair at workplace, young woman employee distracted from computer job relax rest in modern office.

I do the bare minimum at work and set hard boundaries. After being taken advantage of by a previous employer, I don't owe my new job anything.

After being overworked and underpaid at a previous job, this executive says they set hard boundaries and won't take on new responsibilities if they're not compensated.

Careers 2023-07-10T09:03:53Z

Raymond Ko, a free diving instructor and ex-Deutsche Bank trader

I got laid off from my $220K job as an equity trader at Deutsche Bank. I'm no longer rich, but I'm happier than ever.

Raymond Ko was laid off from Deutsche Bank twice in three years. He left finance to start a free-diving-instructor business and is happier for it.

Retail 2023-07-04T09:30:00Z

7 slang terms you'll only hear at Trader Joe's, according to current and former employees

Have you heard these Trader Joe's slang terms before? These current and former employees weigh in on their secret language.

Kaila Yu