Writing
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I Was Born in Bosnia but Grew Up in America. Going Back Changed How I See Home
I was born in Sarajevo but grew up in Kansas City. After more than a decade away, I returned to Bosnia in 2023 and reconnected with the people,…
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How Much Time Does the Army Reserve Actually Take? My Experience After Nearly 9 Years
After nearly nine years in the Army Reserve, I’ve learned that “one weekend a month and two weeks a year” can be accurate, but it doesn’t tell the…
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I Bought a $730,000 Duplex and Lived in One Side. Was House Hacking Worth It?
I bought a $730,000 duplex, lived in one side and rented out the other. Nine months later, here’s what house hacking has actually cost me, what surprised me…
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I Left a Higher-Paying Job for a Different Career Path
I left a job where I was successful, earned great money, and knew exactly how to win. I wanted a career that could give me more flexibility and…