Jane Ridley

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I'm in my 70s and moved to Panama for retirement. I date men 10 years younger than me because I don't want to take care of them.

Jan 13, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Kimberly Kelley, a former spiritual leader and musician, moved from the US to Panama in 2023. The 71-year-old found that retirement in her home state of Arizona wasn't stimulating enough. She dates men 10 years younger than her, saying she doesn't want to look after an "old man."This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kimberly Kelley, 71, an ex-pat American living in Panama. I've always been an adventurous person and couldn't bear the thought of stagnating in my older years.
My kids saw their school burn down on TV. They're more worried about friends who lost their homes.

Jan 10, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Mom Lisa Ward lives in Topanga, between Palisades and Malibu, where the LA wildfires are raging. Her family was horrified when they saw TV images of their local high school burning to the ground. While her 17-year-old won't get the graduation he hoped for, his priority is to help homeless friends. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Lisa Ward, 59, a stay at home mom from Topanga, California. It has been edited for length and clarity.
A couple is suing for $15 million after its embryos were destroyed following an error in the IVF process. They say they might have lost the last chance to have kids.

Jan 9, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Margarita Komarova and Colin McDarmont, were desperate to start a family and underwent IVF. They were shocked after learning six embryos fertilized during their fourth cycle had to be discarded. The couple claims it is the victim of gross negligence by a pharmaceutical giant. Margarita Komarova and her husband, Colin McDarmont, were thrilled to learn their fourth round of IVF had produced six promising embryos.
I found romance with a European man who showed me lots of PDA. It was refreshing compared to the guys I dated in the US.

Jan 7, 2025 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Shawna Lum moved to Barcelona from Los Angeles after several failed relationships. She said the dating scene differed in Spain because men were "more emotionally available."The 31-year-old has now been married to a European she met in Barcelona for three years. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Shawna Lum, 31, of Barcelona. She runs a company that offers advice to would-be expats. It has been edited for length and clarity.
As a Gen Xer raised in a frugal home, I skip my family's holiday present-giving. I find it too excessive.

Dec 23, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

I was raised in a frugal household where the number of Christmas gifts was limited. My sister and I loved traditions that didn't cost much — even recycling our paper advent calendar. Now that I'm a mom of two, I find it difficult to watch my kids open lots of presents. I love Christmas, especially the run-up to the big day. I enjoy putting up the holiday tree and decorating my home with ribbons and garlands.
My daughter repeated kindergarten because she couldn't read. I ended up sending both my kids to private school because I don't trust the public system.

Dec 20, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Susie Coughlin was concerned when her daughter struggled with reading skills at her public school. The mom of two was disappointed her district didn't teach phonics as part of its literacy program. She switched her child to a Catholic school where the girl thrived after being taught phonics. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Susie Coughlin, 43, an interior designer from Falmouth, Maine. It has been edited for length and clarity.
For Gen Alpha, learning to read is becoming a privilege

Dec 19, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley |Ayelet Sheffey

Joshua McGoun, a K-12 public-school teacher in Frederick, Maryland, first noticed a change in his students about 10 years ago. They began to struggle with focus. Increasingly, younger kids were not nailing basic reading skills before third grade — a crucial window. Those who miss it have a tough road ahead in middle and high school. Even adept readers in their tweens and teens have become afraid of complex or extended reading tasks and more comfortable with short texts or bite-size summaries.
I moved from the UK to a laid-back island in Indonesia at 56. My yearly rent is $2500.

Dec 18, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Sarah Burghard revisited her priorities after the death of her mom in 2023. The 56-year-old mom left her old life and moved to Indonesia. She leads a relaxed existence in a place with healthier, less expensive food. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sarah Burghard, 56, an interior designer from the UK who lives on the island of Lombok, Indonesia. It has been edited for length and clarity. When my mother died in June 2023, I took some time out for reflection.
I had my kids at 49 and 51. Now they are tweens and parenting is harder than ever.

Dec 12, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Tracey Kahn, a single mother by choice, gave birth at 49 and 51. The younger girl is a tween, and the older will turn 13 next spring. Kahn, 61, has found parenting more challenging as her daughters have grown older. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Tracey Kahn, 61, a publicist and the owner of a fine jewelry company in New York City. It has been edited for length and clarity. I'd always thought that being a mom was part of my life plan.
I started dieting at 9 after a mean comment from a boy. A non-surgical procedure finally helped me lose over 100 pounds.

Dec 9, 2024 | businessinsider.com | Jane Ridley

Nicole Velez weighed 244 pounds at her heaviest in November 2023. The 31-year-old who works in a members' lounge at a Florida airport struggled with self-confidence. A 60-minute outpatient procedure helped her lose over 100 pounds because it curbed her appetite. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Velez, 31, from Tampa. It has been edited for length and clarity. My job is welcoming members to Delta airlines' Sky Club lounge. "Are you new here," customers often ask.

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I'm in my 70s and moved to Panama for retirement. I date men 10 years younger than me because I don't want to take care of them.

My kids saw their school burn down on TV. They're more worried about friends who lost their homes.

A couple is suing for $15 million after its embryos were destroyed following an error in the IVF process. They say they might have lost the last chance to have kids.

I found romance with a European man who showed me lots of PDA. It was refreshing compared to the guys I dated in the US.

As a Gen Xer raised in a frugal home, I skip my family's holiday present-giving. I find it too excessive.

My daughter repeated kindergarten because she couldn't read. I ended up sending both my kids to private school because I don't trust the public system.

For Gen Alpha, learning to read is becoming a privilege

I moved from the UK to a laid-back island in Indonesia at 56. My yearly rent is $2500.

I had my kids at 49 and 51. Now they are tweens and parenting is harder than ever.

I started dieting at 9 after a mean comment from a boy. A non-surgical procedure finally helped me lose over 100 pounds.

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