cost of living

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.

My husband’s job is transferring him to California and we have to move. My neighbor says it’s a huge mistake financially. What should we do?

In 1960, a 21-inch black and white TV cost so much money that most families had to finance them.

Gas prices keep going up, but you can use these money-saving strategies to keep yourself from going broke.

If you think your life is pricy, get a load of the most expensive countries on earth. Who's ready to get fancy?

We've all been feeling the pinch of inflation in 2024—everything has increased, from gasoline to clothing, food, and much more. Looking ahead into 2025, many of you may want to decrease your living expenses without necessarily having to take drastic financial measures or make massive lifestyle changes. Here are 40 ways to lower your living expenses next year.