34-year-old is saving for early retirement: ‘I value my freedom’
In 2020, Anita Kinoshita, 28 years old at the time, started looking into buying a house. Kinoshita was…
3 expert tips for managing stress in uncertain times
It’s a tough time for the American workforce. Earlier this month, Nestle announced 16,000 job cuts, followed last…
‘You can’t self-care your way’ to good mental health
Singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus, 30, recently sat down with singer, songwriter and actress Janelle Monáe, 39, for Rolling Stone’s…
Want to lower anxiety? Put your phone away, expert says
In his bestselling book “The Anxious Generation,” author and NYU Stern School of Business professor Jonathan Haidt discusses…
36-year-old Army vet moved to Vietnam, lives on $4,000 a month
Markeiz Ryan, 36, had a pretty good childhood growing up in Maryland, but the 2008 financial crisis changed…
3 simple steps to feel more in control during stressful situations
It is easy to feel powerless in your day-to-day. Whether you’re listening to the news or someone at…
41-year-old American moved to France, lives on $3,633 a month
When Adriel Sanders first visited Paris in 2017, she immediately felt at home, she says. “It instantly clicked.…
Wellness apps ‘don’t have to prove they keep your data private’
There are many direct-to-consumer wellness apps out there: Meditation apps that guide you through mindfulness exercises and breath…
25% of young Americans aged 18 to 24 eat every meal alone
Americans are not eating enough meals together. According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, the optimal number of…
12 U.S. islands to visit this summer—no flights required
Summer is in full swing, and more and more people are heading on vacation or planning one. With…