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I was chest-deep in bathwater, listening to the sound of soapy foam popping. I’d timed the moment so that when the clock struck midnight — and I turned 40 — I’d be soaking in a bubble bath on the coast of Algeria. I needed an elegant backdrop as I stared…
Jillian White knows that New York City isn’t an easy place to save money — but she thinks living there is well worth the costs.After graduating from Boston University in May 2022, White started working as an account executive in Boston. However, renting an apartment in the city was “too…
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,…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Stella Guan, a 34-year-old graphic designer, educator, and digital nomad retreat organizer about her experience living in China alongside her retired parents. The essay has been edited for length and clarity.I started as a digital nomad, almost entirely unplanned. And this…
You would not believe Ester van den Hoven is turning 100 today.The first time I met her, in June, the sprightly 99-year-old was dashing out for a 10-minute walk in the California sunshine.Is that Ester? I wondered, doing a double-take as I rolled towards the parking lot of her nursing…
Imogen Clarke and Estella Kyriacou share a bed, cook together every night, and can’t spend five minutes apart, even after an argument.You’d be forgiven for thinking they’ve been in a relationship for years, but really, they’re best friends who met five months ago.The 25-year-olds matched on Bumble BFF, a version…
Sienna Senior Living Inc., a prominent provider of senior living options, reported robust financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company’s strategic initiatives and favorable demographic trends have led to significant year-over-year growth in both its long-term care and retirement segments. With an increase in occupancy rates and…
Brookdale (NYSE:) Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD) has reported significant financial improvement in the second quarter of 2024, with a 20% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 26% improvement in adjusted free cash flow compared to the previous year. The company has experienced sustained growth in occupancy and revenue per…
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 was seated across from a tall Spaniard dressed in black jeans and a checkered shirt. We’d “met” a few nights before on a dating app, and I was doing my best to keep the conversation flowing. It wasn’t.Spanish indie pop was blasting, which made keeping the conversation going even…
