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We spent 2 weeks in Portugal. The best stop on our whole trip was a fairy-tale-like town just outside of Lisbon.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 20, 2026

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Why Three Minutes Of Sprinting May Beat An Hour+ Spent Exercising

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 17, 2026

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I spent a year traveling across Ireland. There were 4 popular spots I loved, and 2 that didn’t live up to the hype.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 14, 2026

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I spent about $23 an hour for Frontier Airlines’ premium class. I’d upgrade again, but only on one kind of flight.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 11, 2026

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I spent $300 outsourcing a parenting rite of passage. I’d do it again.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 8, 2026

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The Billionaire Behind Louis Vuitton and Dior Spent Millions Trying to Fix His ‘Ruthless’ Image. A Snarky Tweet Worked Better.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 31, 2026

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I spent $320 on dinner for 2 at Gordon Ramsay Steak. It was worth the splurge, apart from one dish.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 24, 2026

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I spent 2 nights at Lisa Vanderpump’s brand-new Las Vegas hotel. I think she’s ready to become the Queen of Sin City.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 14, 2026

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I spent a decade taking annual trips to celebrate my birthday. Once I turned 40, I knew the tradition had to end.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 13, 2026

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I’ve Spent Years Refining a 10-Step SEO System. Here’s How to Use It.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 11, 2026

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I Spent Years in Survival Mode — That’s Why I Champion Other Entrepreneurs Now. Here’s How I Invest in Their Success.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 9, 2026

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My family and I have spent over $700,000 on long-term care for my mom and husband. I had to put life on hold.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 9, 2026

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Men get cosmetic surgery, too. I spent $14,000 on plastic surgery, and I don’t regret it.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 8, 2026

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I spent years building a life in New York. Losing my job meant leaving my cats, my apartment, and the US.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 4, 2026

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We spent a week at an all-inclusive resort to celebrate our anniversary — with our daughter and my mother-in-law

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 23, 2026

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We spent 48 hours visiting Niagara Falls. Here’s what was actually worth doing — and one big mistake I’m glad we avoided.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 14, 2026

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I spent a wild day with the ‘Computah’ guy who’s going viral. He ‘programs’ people using Meta Ray-Bans — finally, a use for them.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 12, 2026

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This Surfer Spent $5,000 to Open a Roadside Cart Selling an Unconventional Post-Beach Snack. Now, Her Business Brings in $300 Million a Year.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 2, 2026

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When I was done raising my kids, I spent my late 40s traveling. I forgot to save for retirement in the process.

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 23, 2026

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I spent 28 years climbing the ranks at The Cheesecake Factory, from line cook to senior VP, by asking my bosses these 3 questions

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 16, 2026

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You Spent Thousands Getting the Lead. Why Aren’t You Getting the Sale?

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 23, 2026

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Zoe Saldaña says she spent years ‘mastering’ her makeup — now she keeps it to one product

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Post date April 22, 2026

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I spent decades in a stressful job that paid $30,000. At 53, I left to become a mailman and nearly tripled my salary.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 12, 2026

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I spent 11 hours in Korean Air’s business-class suites. My seat felt more private than I expected and had cool perks.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 5, 2026

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I spent my life savings on a NYC deli that was infested with rodents. Now, I bring in up to $4,000 a day thanks to 1 viral sandwich.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 29, 2026

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A woman spent $25 on a quirky cat statue at an estate sale. It turned out to be an Italian art piece worth $3,000.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 27, 2026

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DoorDash Just Spent $1.2 Billion to Take On OpenTable. Here’s Why the ‘Reservation Wars’ Matter for Restaurant Owners

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 26, 2026

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I spent 50 days on the same Celebrity cruise ship in 5 different rooms. Here’s how they compare, and which is the best value.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 15, 2026

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Crypto Spent a Decade Building Everything Except the One Thing That Actually Matters

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 4, 2026

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Sergey Brin and the who’s who of the tech scene just spent millions in donations ahead of California’s wealth tax vote

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 28, 2026

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I spent a year interviewing and listening to over 50 tech leaders talk about AI. Here are the 4 biggest lessons.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 25, 2025

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I Spent $160,000 of My Family’s Savings to Bootstrap a Startup — Here’s What No One Tells You About Funding

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 20, 2025

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I’ve spent $7,000 to fly with my son almost every weekend for a contest. We’ve unlocked awesome perks.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 3, 2025

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A couple spent $26,000 turning their garage into a kitchen. The space has boosted their cookie business to new heights.

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 15, 2025

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The 18 best Prime Day coffee maker deals, recommended by an editor who has spent over 100 hours testing them

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 7, 2025

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I spent three months with Telly, the free TV that’s always showing ads

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 28, 2025

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I’m an American who spent 6 months living in Europe. Here are 5 lifestyle changes I’ll be taking back with me to the US.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 19, 2025

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We spent 6 weeks in Mexico to see if we could handle living abroad. It was an eye-opening trip.

Post author By crystalg
Post date September 14, 2025

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My husband and I spent all the money we were given at our wedding on our dream honeymoon. We have no regrets.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 24, 2025

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I spent $160 on dinner for 2 at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill. It was a great value, but I’d skip the burger next time.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 23, 2025

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Growing up, I spent nearly every weekend with my grandmother. She made me see that I am smart and powerful.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 16, 2025

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I spent almost $30,000 upgrading our garage to a dreamy laundry room. Now, doing laundry for my family of 7 feels peaceful.

Post author By crystalg
Post date August 9, 2025

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I spent my entire life running from my hometown. At 32, I moved back to save money, and I’ve never been happier.

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 26, 2025

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Former Amazon principal engineer says he spent ‘1-4 hours’ reading daily — and it’s part of the company’s ‘secret sauce’

Post author By crystalg
Post date July 13, 2025

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We Spent a Decade Building Virtual Worlds — What We Discovered Could Reshape the Future of Business

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 19, 2025

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I Spent 20 Years Watching Brands Rise or Fade—This Is What Separates Them

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 18, 2025

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I spent 2 months working remotely in Bali. I didn’t unwind until I visited another island nearby.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 8, 2025

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I spent almost $7,000 on a 1-week retreat in the woods. It was worth every penny.

Post author By crystalg
Post date June 3, 2025

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Jeffrey Katzenberg spent 45 years making movies. He says he’s taken one key skill from Hollywood into investing.

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 26, 2025

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I spent $15 taking a ferry from downtown Portland to an island off the coast of Maine. It was a great day trip.

Post author By crystalg
Post date May 4, 2025

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I spent my 50th birthday in the Middle East with my sister. Traveling without kids was what I needed.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 23, 2025

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I spent months trying to ‘fix’ my son’s emotional outbursts. He ended up teaching me something about myself instead.

Post author By crystalg
Post date April 20, 2025

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I spent 16 days in French Polynesia. The trip was spectacular, but these 5 things would have made it better.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 20, 2025

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I spent a night at an all-inclusive resort on an island off the coast of Africa. My private villa cost $900 a night and was worth every penny.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 12, 2025

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We spent 3 months traveling by RV around the US. Our 7-month-old loved it.

Post author By crystalg
Post date March 2, 2025

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We spent $260 dining at a 100-year-old steakhouse chain. Our meal at the Orlando location was worth every penny.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 20, 2025

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I spent $26,000 on a 21-day expedition cruise through Antarctica and other bucket-list spots. I can’t recommend it enough.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 4, 2025

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I spent 2 nights in one of Salt Lake City’s only 5-star hotels. It epitomized luxury and was shockingly affordable.

Post author By crystalg
Post date February 2, 2025

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I bought a cheap home in Japan sight unseen. The $26,000 I spent is a better investment than a vacation home in the US.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 23, 2025

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I spent 2 nights in a 2 story, 100-square-foot tiny home in Germany that was smaller than any I’ve seen in the US

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 15, 2025

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I flew across the country with a blind date, and we spent a week together. We’re not a match, but I had the time of my life.

Post author By crystalg
Post date January 4, 2025

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Is Timothée Chalamet really singing in ‘A Complete Unknown’? He spent years preparing to play Bob Dylan

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 30, 2024

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I’m Used to Working 16-hour Days — Here’s How I Ensure Every Minute is Spent Productively

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 27, 2024

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I spent $150 at Cuts steakhouse. If it had locations up north, I’d eat there for every anniversary.

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 13, 2024

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Marc Andreessen says he’s spent ‘half’ his time at Mar-a-Lago since the election, weighing in on tech and economic policy

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 10, 2024

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I’ve Spent 37 Years in Business — Here’s How I Beat the Odds and Stayed Ahead

Post author By crystalg
Post date December 7, 2024

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I spent 33 hours flying to Tanzania. One thing I did before the trip made the journey manageable.

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 30, 2024

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I’ve Spent 20 Years Studying Focus. Here’s How I Use AI to Multiply My Time and Save 21 Weeks of Work a Year

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 22, 2024

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We spent $400 a night at a luxury lodge in South Africa. Our all-inclusive stay included epic safari tours and much more.

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 15, 2024

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My family spent $5,000 on a 5-night vacation in Hawaii — and that’s after we were able to save $7,600 on accommodations

Post author By crystalg
Post date November 7, 2024

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I spent 2 hours in a Jackson Hole vacation home that costs over $10 million. Check out the ultra-luxury details.

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 13, 2024

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Tags Check, Costs, details, hole, Home, hours, Jackson, million, Over, Spent, ultraluxury, Vacation

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U.S. Spent a Record $17.9 Billion on Military Aid to Israel Since Last Oct. 7

Post author By crystalg
Post date October 7, 2024

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