My partner and I lived in a van and then on a remote, off-grid property before moving to a city. Both lifestyles had unique benefits and downsides.

A Consumer Affairs report found that an annual income of $120,796 is needed for homeownership in the US. Here are the most and least expensive cities to buy a home.

Keara Callahan left corporate work to pursue social media influencing. She said that living with her parents made the career switch possible.

When my husband fell in love with someone else, I didn't know how to rebuild my life. I decided to move to Mexico City, and that's when I met Uriel.

Cassie Bailey's family has been RVing full-time for years, besides a gap year. Bailey breaks down what expenses and parenting look like on the road.

As an American, the biggest life differences I've noticed after moving to and living in Spain for years focus on vacation, socializing, and meals.

A woman moved back to her hometown in Kansas and received $15,000 from the Choose Topeka program, which she used to help pay off her mortgage.

Jessica Rust and her husband bought a tiny home outside New Orleans for $37,500. Thirteen years later, they love the financial freedom it gives them.

"It's kind of the best of both worlds, long term and short term," said one investor on mid-term rentals.

A retiree moved back to Canada from the US after about 30 years. She enjoyed her career in the US but wishes she had moved back sooner.

After enduring back-to-back hurricanes in 2024, Lorraine English knew she had to leave Florida. She moved to Asheville, North Carolina, and is happier.

Austin was a great place to live, but New York City is a better fit for my car-free, busy lifestyle.

Coconut Grove is the trendiest neighborhood in Miami for billionaires moving to the city. See its evolution from hippie enclave to a wealth magnet.

In college, I bought a cheap van and lived out of it while working and using campus resources to save money on housing costs and graduate debt-free.

As costs climb, more Americans are turning to multi-generational living to make life work.

While some people struggle with inhospitable living conditions, others look to tiny homes as a solution for the high cost of living.

Brent Phillips bought a Texas ranch for himself and his family. When he lost millions in a stock crash, he began renting it out on Airbnb.

GameStop is seeking a disciplined operator to handle "personal and household" matters for CEO Ryan Cohen.

I temporarily moved into a camper van on my parents' property. The living situation has brought us closer and helped me save money while I job-hunt.

Leaving the US to live in a small town in Southern Italy has allowed me to eat and live better for less money while saving for retirement.

WalletHub ranked over 400 college towns and cities based on affordability, social scene, and academic opportunity.

My mobile home in an expensive Los Angeles neighborhood is a great deal. Benefits, like private outdoor space and a cheap mortgage, outweigh the cons.

These days, as retirees, the only things Tye and Chip Pierpont schedule and adhere to are doctor appointments.

Kat Moore sold her family home in Miami to buy and renovate a flat in Sicily, where she plans to move in a few years.

Ryan Garrido started a business while living overseas — something he didn't think he could do while living in the US due to the high cost of living.

When Jesse Brooks and his neighbors realized another data center was coming to town, they pushed back hard enough to get a moratorium on new projects.

When one couple started investing in real estate in 2020, they started with what they already knew: buying a single-family home.

We sold our house in Connecticut to move into a rental apartment in Spain. It's smaller for our family, but the perks of downsizing outweigh the cons.

A study found that those who lived with their parents between the ages of 25 and 34 are less likely to own a home later in life. One 24-year-old says he'll beat the odds.

Meagan and Scott Edson downsized from a 2,000-square-foot home to a 380-square-foot shed. Six years later, they say they love living in a tiny home.

People aged 65 and older own 34% of all owner-occupied housing units in the US, according to new census data. Here are the areas that are most dominated by boomers.

I visited Minitopia, a series of Dutch tiny home villages, and expected to find people priced out of housing — but found something very different.

Leaving Australia and moving to London has helped me find better job opportunities and travel for cheap more often, but living here can get expensive.

I left my job in the US so I could retire early in Mexico in my 50s. With proper planning and advice, I have built a happy, sustainable life abroad.

From futuristic-looking skyscrapers to kitsch roadside attractions, the architecture across all 50 states is as diverse as its population and history.

David von Rosen lived in the US, Germany, Australia, and beyond as he built the career that would lead him to becoming a billionaire. Here's how he chose Dubai and Verbier as his bases.

When a woman left India for Canada to study and be with her now-husband, she didn't fully comprehend the challenges that come with moving for love.

America's real estate market was set for a hot summer homebuying season. Then rising mortgage rates and the Iran war dashed everyone's hopes.

Learn how Gen Z can navigate the housing market with financial agility through rate buydowns, ARMs, and down payment assistance programs.

I've lived in Japan for several months. Many aspects of life here surprised me, including the public transit, cost of groceries, and trash sorting.

Every state has a capitol that houses its state legislature. Many are domed buildings similar to the US Capitol, but others are more unique.

Billionaires are selling properties from Boston to LA, but it can take a long time for pricey or unique homes to attract buyers.

Priscila Barros wanted a fresh start and a lower cost of living. She thought moving to Houston would solve her problems — it just made her life worse.