cost of living

I have a good job here in New York, but I still feel broke every month—if I were to move, which states would actually give me the best cost of living?

If you’re working hard in New York but still feel like your paycheck evaporates, you’re definitely not alone. New York has some of the highest housing, grocery, healthcare and transportation costs in the entire country. Allow us to highlight the states where your money would stretch much further.
December 3, 2025 Jesse Singer
Middle Class Fb

It's Not Just America, The Middle Class Everywhere Feel Their Footing Slipping

Every purchase now involves a bit more calculation. Plans adjust around rising costs, and the space between income and comfort feels narrower than anyone expected.
December 2, 2025 Alex Summers

I thought my income from alimony would adjust with inflation, but the fixed payment has left me falling behind as prices keep going up. What now?

Your monthly alimony payments are fixed while inflation keeps rising. We look at how to keep up, whether you can adjust your alimony, or allternatively, find a more lasting solution.
September 30, 2025 Penelope Singh

My boss refuses to even give out cost-of-living increases. Isn't that illegal?

Inflation makes everything cost more—rent, groceries, gas. A cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps workers keep up. But what if your boss refuses? Is that just unfair, or could it actually be illegal? Let’s dive into the facts.
September 24, 2025 Jesse Singer

Just $30K In Savings Is Enough To Retire In These Beautiful Locations

Forget everything you've heard about needing massive savings for retirement. Some of the world's most beautiful places tend to court retirees with modest nest eggs actively. The secret is knowing where to look.
September 19, 2025 Peter Kinney

100 Things You Used To Be Able To Buy For Just $1

A dollar used to be worth its weight in gold—or at least in cheeseburgers, movie tickets, and gallons of gas. From the 1950s to even the early 2000s, you could stretch that single George Washington bill a lot farther than you can today.
August 12, 2025 Jesse Singer