Alexa Harrison

Life is expensive these days, from buying groceries to going out to restaurants to paying rent. In fact, the cost of rent has been skyrocketing, with rates going up in more than half of counties across the nation since 2020. As workers re-evaluate priorities, there's growing attention to the places that offer low housing costs while still paying workers well—and without sacrificing vibrant culture, immersive museums and award-winning restaurants.  So what are these cities we speak of? A recent report from RentHop evaluated median incomes and median rents to identify the cheapest places to live across the U.S. for single renters. While some are to be expected—bustling cities in the heartland and away from the pricey coasts—others are more surprising, including newer tech hubs like Seattle and Austin. Here are the top 10 cheapest places to live in the U.S., according to the study.

For most of us, booking a meal at a Michelin-rated restaurant represents a special occasion—preferably when someone else is picking up the check. But if you’re thrifty, parsing the lauded list by price can offer surprisingly affordable options. Sure, even the cheapest Michelin-starred restaurants in the country aren’t exactly cheap, but they won’t break the bank, either. Michelin ratings come with one- to three-star symbols awarded by the French tire company and since we’re always hungry for cheap eats in the U.S., we sorted through the star-studded list to find the best restaurants offering the biggest bang for your buck. All of our top picks can be enjoyed for under $200, and in most cases, for under $100. From Los Angeles to Chicago and New York, take a look at our list below of the best, most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. this year.RECOMMENDED: The best places to visit in the U.S.

While it’s perfectly acceptable to get more run-of-the-mill items for the holidays, sometimes it’s nice to receive something a little more exciting than a pair of socks (again, no disrespect to sock-gifters). Enter: experiences. Experiences make for great gifts because they can create memories and spark new interests that last long after they’re over, and experiencing them with someone you care about is special, too. This holiday season, we’ve put together a list that is sure to appeal to a wide array of interests. Whether someone loves art, travel or the outdoors, we'll help you choose the perfect experiential gift to impress friends and family this holiday season. 

With the advent of what feels like an (almost) normal summer, people are returning to pre-pandemic routines and looking for some fun. That's also the case when it comes to dating. But even though dating has always been tough, technology—namely dating apps and social media—has complicated things. (This is probably not news to you.) Everything moves more quickly and the lexicon changes with each passing year. To keep up, Time Out asked dating and relationship expert Diana Mandell what signs to look out for and terms we should absolutely have in our toolbelt for 2022. Her advice? “If you receive any indication that someone you're dating is showing signs of any of these behaviors, cut off all communication and move on.”  1. Benching  “Benching is a term used to describe someone who is Plan B or C,” says Mandell. “You are kept around on the sidelines if someone feels like it. I describe this as a ‘toy on a shelf.’ When someone feels like engaging with you, they take you off the shelf and when they're done, they put you back and ignore you until they feel like engaging with you again.” 2. Breadcrumbing  Mandell explains, “Breadcrumbing is the emotionally manipulative act of giving just enough attention, time, energy and affection to someone with the intention of keeping them around as long as possible with as little effort as possible. Most people who engage in breadcrumbing are emotionally unavailable and choose not to commit to long-term relationships.” This takes the form of avo