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…
Designer Kelly Wearstler on how waitressing helped shape her career
Kelly Wearstler has had a decades-long career as an interior designer. In addition to celebrity clients like Gwen…
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…
U.S. cities where Americans can afford to live alone
In September, The Economist released its third annual “Carrie Bradshaw index,” named after the protagonist of the hit…
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…
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…
Making art is critical—especially in hard times: Here’s why
Making art, whether it be pottery, poetry or dance, doesn’t often rank highly on most people’s daily list…