Alex Valdes
I'm passionate about connecting people to information, decision-making and great content via the WWW.
15 Foods That Can Last for Years — and Help You Survive an Emergency
Alex Valdes on October 16, 2026
These are some of the longest-lasting foods you can buy.
20 Great Part-Time Jobs for Retirees
Alex Valdes on September 9, 2026
These jobs let retirees dial back the intensity of work while bringing in a paycheck.
11 Colleges Where Tuition Is Free (Including Even Harvard Now)
Alex Valdes on August 27, 2026
College costs can cripple many budgets, but these institutions enable some students to graduate debt-free.
10 Things Everyone Should Know Before Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Alex Valdes on August 19, 2026
There’s a lot that sets TJ’s apart from other grocery store chains, and shoppers like it that way.
11 Things Retirees Should Always Buy at Costco (Some Don’t Even Require a Membership)
Alex Valdes on June 18, 2026
This leader in bulk shopping is a great place to find discounts in the fixed-income years.
13 Things You Should Really Stop Buying in 2026
Alex Valdes on June 15, 2026
These convenient household products come with hidden costs that you might not have considered.
The 5 Most Satisfying Car Brands — and the Most Disappointing Ones
Alex Valdes and Gillian Manning on November 6, 2025
When it comes to which vehicles make their owners happiest, these are the winners — and losers.
10 Things You Can Get for Free at Pharmacies
Alex Valdes on September 22, 2025
Few people enjoy going to the pharmacy, especially as health care costs rise, but it’s not all bad news.
25 Places With the Cleanest Air in America
Alex Valdes on May 28, 2025
Breathing is a bit easier in these U.S. metro areas, according to an American Lung Association analysis.
Here’s the ‘Living Wage’ in Every State (and D.C.) in 2025
Alex Valdes on March 17, 2025
What hourly wage is needed to live decently in your state?
There Are Now 8 States With No Income Tax Whatsoever (and 1 With Almost None)
Alex Valdes on January 15, 2025
You can’t avoid all taxes, but these states don’t go after your paycheck.
6 Retailers Offering Holiday Gift Card Deals in 2024
Alex Valdes on December 22, 2024
Buy a gift card to give and get your own piece of the holiday action.
15 Countries With the Shortest Workweeks in the World
Alex Valdes on August 29, 2024
Everybody has a different idea of work, but the people of these countries happen to have the smallest idea.
11 Places That Will Pay You to Move There in 2024
Alex Valdes and B.T. Ballenger on March 7, 2024
Financial incentives beckon for Americans willing to relocate to these areas of the U.S.
The 15 Most Affordable Cities to Live in the U.S.
Alex Valdes on February 26, 2024
You’ll get more bang for your bucks in these places.
5 Monthly Bills You Can Easily Negotiate Down
Alex Valdes on January 16, 2024
Here’s how to bring down recurring expenses and save hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars each year.
The World’s 10 Most Expensive Cities To Live In
Alex Valdes on December 12, 2023
Unfortunately, 30% of these places are in the United States.
5 Cities Where Used Cars Are Cheapest — and Where They Are Most Expensive
Alex Valdes on September 30, 2023
Used cars are getting more expensive everywhere, but how much depends greatly on where you live.
The 10 Best U.S. Counties for Retirees in 2023
Alex Valdes on September 25, 2023
These areas get high grades for what they offer to those in their golden years.
10 Cities With the Most Expensive Commute
Alex Valdes on September 15, 2023
In one city, daily commutes equal nearly $13,000 in lost wages each year.
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