Jeff Layfield and his wife, Mamiko, left Hawaii to retire in Japan.Provided by Jaff Layfield.Jeff Layfield and his wife, Mamiko, left Hawaii and retired on Suo-Oshima, an island in Japan.They bought one of Japan's vacant homes, known as an akiya, for about $25,000."In most places in the US, we'd have to live in a very …
A US sea drone struck an Iranian port earlier this month, marking a new frontier in naval warfare.US Central Command/Screengrab via XNATO militaries are increasingly incorporating sea drones into their naval operations.The US became the first to use one in combat during a recent strike on an Iranian port.The operation opens up a new frontier …
The author pays other parents to make her kids' school lunches.Courtesy of Felicia MedinaI used to love making school lunches for my kids, but now I'm a single mom with a busy career.I now ask friends, like a chef and a fellow mom, to set aside food for my kids' lunches.I pay these other parents, …
Ben Mutz used the app Unlisted to wait for his dream home to hit the market.Courtesy of Ben MutzBen Mutz was looking for a 6-bedroom home for his blended family in Ohio.He used an app to contact the owners of his dream home, which wasn't originally on the market.Mutz developed a relationship with the owners …
Sylvester Stallone is one of several celebrities who've moved to the Sunshine State.Ian Gavan/GettyWealthy buyers and celebrities are increasingly choosing Florida for its tax benefits and weather.Athletes like Tom Brady and stars like Scott Baio are establishing themselves in the Sunshine State.A growing tech population is influencing the housing market down south, too.For a lot …
The author writes about the emotion she feels when she picks her son up from summer camp.Courtesy of Lindsay KarpMy friend told me something when I was pregnant for the first time that I never forgot. He said, "Having children is like having your heart walking around outside your body."Those words have never felt more …
The author (right) took her family of five to Orlando for a family trip.Courtesy of Lisa GalekMy family of 5 spent $8,600 on a trip to Universal Studios and Disney World.The bulk of our money went to flights, two hotel rooms, and park tickets.We saved money by using credit card points.When I started planning a …
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison's plan to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, led by CEO David Zaslav, is on pause.Arturo Holmes/WireImage; Mario Tama/Getty Images; Drew Angerer/Getty ImagesThe Paramount-WBD merger is on pause, leaving staffers in limbo and wondering about the future.Some Paramount employees are worried that the merger could impact their job security.Others at David Ellison's …
Matt Damon as Odysseus in "The Odyssey."Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal PicturesSome people have accidentally bought tickets to the 4DX version of "The Odyssey".The seats shake, water sprays, fog comes out, and lights flicker in the theatre.I talked to people who made this fateful blunder (one of whom was high while he did it).In "The Odyssey," Odysseus …
The author takes her sons to dinner to celebrate the little wins. They also watch movies, do Starbucks runs, and more.Courtesy of Kristina WrightWhen I was growing up, we usually only celebrated big milestone achievements and occasions.I make sure to celebrate the little wins for my sons. I want them to know it's not just …
