Blog Posts
-
How can we afford (another) kid? Schooling doesn’t need to break the bank
Read more: How can we afford (another) kid? Schooling doesn’t need to break the bankIt’s far too common that young Armenian-American families struggle with the cost of raising children in America. If you want proper schooling for your kid in the North East or in California it is going to cost you dearly. Many struggle to make it all work. Stack the cards in your favor by moving to a more family friendly environment. Cost of Schooling Comparison: Cookeville, TN vs. Los Angeles, CA for a Family Making $100,000 per Year Imagine a family of four making $100,000 per year, considering a move from Los Angeles, CA, to Cookeville, TN. The differences in the…
-
Best place for Armenians to vacation in the US
Read more: Best place for Armenians to vacation in the USWe’ve already written about what makes the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee such a great place for Armenians to live, remote work, and retire to. Many of these same reasons make it an ideal vacation destination as well. Pristine Armenia-esque Nature The first thing that you notice about the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee is that it resembles the north of Armenia. The place looks and feels like Dilijan. It has similar climate, the same plants, and the same geographic features of mountains, hills, rivers, and forests. Accessibility Traveling to central Tennessee is easy and affordable via Nashville or Knoxville…
-
Boston, MA to Cookeville, TN
Read more: Boston, MA to Cookeville, TNComparing the costs of living The Armenian community in Boston The Armenian community in the Boston area primarily resides in neighborhoods such as Watertown, Belmont, Cambridge, and Newton. Watertown, in particular, is known as the heart of the Armenian community, hosting numerous Armenian churches, schools, cultural organizations, and businesses. The greater Boston area is home to an estimated 30,000 Armenians, making it one of the largest Armenian-American populations in the United States. The cost of living in the Boston area has seen a substantial increase over the past decade. Housing prices have skyrocketed, driven by high demand and limited supply,…
-
Will you be locked down (again)?
Read more: Will you be locked down (again)?Believe it or not, “lockdown” is not a public health term. It is a prison term. Seriously, I have a Masters degree in Public Health from a top-10 school. What played out during the tyrannical Covid-19 response is unprecedented. There are so many questions to unpack after this debacle. How was this allowed to happen? Who was in charge? Was this nonsense all a cover-up, intentional, or something else entirely? The biggest question one needs to ask themselves is this. Will I tolerate being locked down again? Have I made myself more difficult to lockdown? Lockdowns appear to have firmly…
-
Armenian community in rural USA
Read more: Armenian community in rural USAWhy homesteading? Homesteading and rural living is becoming increasingly popular. The scars of lockdowns and the prospect of future instability motivates some to form a more self-sufficient lifestyle. For others, the automation of technology and the isolation of modern life, is the spark to return to a more traditional rural community. Whatever the reason, the trend is real but it leaves Armenian Americans in a bit of a bind. How can one live in an Armenian community in rural America when there aren’t any? Create new ones, of course! That’s exactly what the Hyeland Project is seeking to do. Advantages…
-
Why Armenians are choosing to work from home in Tennessee
Read more: Why Armenians are choosing to work from home in TennesseeWhy Armenians are choosing to work from home in Tennessee Remote workers have a lot of freedom to choose where to live. Where you live has a huge impact on you and your families life. With a mix of rural or urban living, here are some reasons to consider the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee when optimizing for work from home. No State Income Tax Let’s suppose you make $100,000/yr. In California you’re losing $6,302 of that from income taxes. In New York it is $5,890 and $5,000 if you’re in Massachusetts. Move to Tennessee and congrats you’ve given yourself…
-
Top 3 reasons Armenians are moving to Tennessee
Read more: Top 3 reasons Armenians are moving to TennesseeTop 3 reasons Armenians are moving to Tennessee Reason #1: It feels like Armenia Can you tell the difference? One picture is in the Upper Cumberland of Tennessee and one is Dilijan in Armenia. The land, climate, and plants are nearly identical in these two areas. Both areas are also similarly vacation destinations. Dilijan draws vacationers from around Armenia and abroad, and the Upper Cumberland draws in people from Nashville and the surrounding states. The region is mostly rural with several cute towns and small cities evenly spread throughout. Reason #2: Your money goes farther The Upper Cumberland is a…
-
The best place to move in America as an Armenian
Read more: The best place to move in America as an ArmenianThe best place to move in America as an Armenian Background If you’re Armenian-American and thinking of moving chances are you live in or near California, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, or Michigan. Here is our ranking of the top places to consider moving. Cost of Living & Taxes With no state income tax, Tennessee, Florida, and Texas easily take top spots on our list. Tennessee edges ahead because it has low property taxes. If you run a business, Texas might edge ahead because it also has no corporate income tax. Property Costs Being able to afford property is a…
-
First Impressions of the Upper Cumberland
Read more: First Impressions of the Upper CumberlandEarly moving family visited the upper cumberland in Tennessee. This is their first impressions.