When Moving Goes Wrong

After seven years of calling Central California my home, my husband and I decided it was time for a big move.

The Cost of Bad Neighbors

In July 2017 the house my boyfriend and I lived in caught fire while I was visiting Boston.

When Your Big Move Sends You on a Four-Month Detour

I had been waiting impatiently for months for either a rejection or acceptance letter. I was offered a trip to Europe instead.

Why Getting the More Expensive Apartment Could Be the Better Financial Decision

When your car gets dinged in the parking lot, you’re going to wish you’d sprung for the apartment with the garage.

How a $300 per Month Full-Time Job Changed My Life… for the Better

With three weeks’ notice, I packed up as many of my belongings as I could fit into my two suitcases and flew to Kathmandu.

Staying Put and Staying Broke

Why I don’t plan on leaving Berkeley.

The Cost of Moving Gran

Six months ago we discovered my grandmother had outlived her savings and could no longer afford to stay in her home.

On Moving for Time

I wanted to reduce my commute to one hour round trip.

Why I Never Moved

It’s not easy to consider leaving a place you love, filled with people you love to boot.

The Cost of Moving On: How I Justified My $100 Gym Membership

It was the nicest adult daycare I could possibly check myself into.