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I wanted to go back to school for my master’s but didn’t want to go into enormous debt.I decided to go abroad and study at the Université Toulouse – Jean Jaurès in France.It was the best decision I ever made. I now live in Paris and have no plans to…
“Arcane,” a television adaptation of Riot Games’ “League of Legends,” is back on Netflix.The series was created by Christopher Linke and Alexander Yee, two Riot vets with no TV experience.”Arcane” came with a reportedly hefty price tag — but it’s landed well with fans and critics alike. In 2010, “Arcane” co-creator…
I’ve traveled a lot and lived in many places, from Frankfurt to New York City. But at my core, I’m a native South Carolinian and I’ve lived all over the state throughout the years.So, I wasn’t surprised to find Charleston at No. 9 on US News & World Report’s list…
Soaring credit card swipe fees and fuel prices are to blame for today’s higher grocery prices, Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen said in court on Wednesday.Kroger and its rival Albertsons are currently battling a lawsuit from the FTC. The regulator is looking to block the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the…
In 2020, I was living with my boyfriend in Austin. As a native Hawaiian, the Texas life proved to be cheaper than island living — from groceries to gas. Plus, having a partner to split bills with gave me more dollars to put toward graduate school.But the relationship suddenly ended,…
Christopher How’s early retirement journey began with simply tracking his spending.How, a Singaporean, was 30 when he encountered a popular personal finance blog called Mr. Money Mustache. The blog introduced him to the idea of a life beyond a 9-to-5 job.”The original goal was just tracking my finances, knowing where…
I graduated from college two years ago and set a goal for myself to visit at least 50 countries before I turn 30.Even while maintaining a full-time job throughout most of my travels, I’ve already managed to tick 20 off the list. I’ve traveled to six countries in Europe and…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Katie Butler, a 30-year-old from Dallas, whose sobriety saves her money. It’s been edited for length and clarity.For nearly eight years, alcohol was my only escape from anxiety. I spent up to $2,000 a month to fund a drinking habit that…
Like clockwork, a handful of “it girl” retailers capture a generation’s attention every few years.In the early 2000s, Hollister, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch were the only places cool girls shopped. In the 2010s, you couldn’t go anywhere without seeing people wearing Madewell or Urban Outfitters clothes.Today, Zara, H&M,…
Walt Disney World will allow guests to make ride reservations a week in advance — but there’s a catch.The official Disney Parks Blog said the Genie+ service and Lightning Lane entry would be discontinued at the Florida theme parks. Instead, guests can register for two new reservation programs that go…
