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My partner was laid off in January of last year. Hundreds of applications later, he’d only landed two interviews with no job offers. Loading audio narration… We had managed to stay optimistic during the job search, using the time to travel and see family, but our positive attitudes began to…
Shortly after getting married, my husband and I had the idea to rent out the spare room in our two-bedroom apartment to help rebuild our savings. Loading audio narration… We’d just spent a lot on our wedding and honeymoon, and reducing our biggest living expense meant we’d have more money…
I’ve spent the past year touring colleges with my high school senior, and I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my own college experience — and coming to a surprising conclusion. Loading audio narration… Even though my husband and I both lived at home during college and saved a significant…
One of the most common things I heard after having three kids in three and a half years was: “They’ll all be in college at the same time.” I was busy paying for diapers, and people were already warning me about college costs. It scared me. Loading audio narration… My…
My parents are so anti-cruise that when we visited Alaska for my 21st birthday, we took a series of planes, trains, automobiles, and ferries to experience what a cruise would have made possible with a lot less planning and logistics on our part. Loading audio narration… Now that I’m older,…
In the 1990s, colon cancer was considered a problem for older adults. Loading audio narration… That’s why it was a complete shock for Katie Couric when her husband, Jay Monahan, was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in 1997. He died nine months later after his 42nd birthday.Today, colon cancer…
My husband, Trent, and I are seasoned travelers. Loading audio narration… We’ve hiked, kayaked, biked, and even snorkeled in roughly half the national parks, and we’ve taken monthlong trips to countries such as Italy and Germany. We’ve camped, we’ve traveled with friends, we’ve done theme parks and all-inclusive resorts —…
Last year, my husband Joey and I traveled across the US, visiting 29 states. Loading audio narration… Although I thought I knew what to expect, a few states were filled with pleasant surprises, from fascinating hole-in-the-wall historic sites to stunning natural beauty.Of all the places we visited, these four states…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Keisha Blair, 48, an author and founder of the Institute on Holistic Wealth, an educational self-help platform. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, and owns a villa in Kingston, Jamaica, that she turned into a vacation rental in late 2025. She later…
When my husband and I moved to Los Angeles in 2021, we thought we’d be there for the long haul. The city felt like the perfect place to advance our acting careers, grow closer as a couple, and meet other ambitious, creative people. Loading audio narration… That all turned out…
