Author: Alex Valdes
11 Places That Will Pay You to Move There in 2024
Alex Valdes and Brandon 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.
10 New Cars With the Steepest Price Markups in 2024
Alex Valdes and Karla Bowsher on February 14, 2024
MSRP doesn’t mean much when it comes to buying these vehicles. Dealers are listing them with much higher prices.
10 Things You Should Know Before Shopping at Trader Joe’s
Alex Valdes on February 9, 2024
There’s a lot that sets TJ’s apart from other grocery store chains, and they like it that way.
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.
20 Great Part-Time Jobs for Retirees
Alex Valdes on January 13, 2024
Retirees can dial back the intensity of work while continuing to bring in a paycheck.
9 States That Don’t Tax Residents’ Income
Alex Valdes on January 12, 2024
You can’t avoid all taxes, but these states don’t go after your paycheck.
14 Things You Should Stop Buying in 2024
Alex Valdes on December 21, 2023
These convenient household products come with hidden costs that you might not have considered.
8 Things You Can Get for Free at Pharmacies
Alex Valdes on December 20, 2023
In this age of higher-priced drugs and complex health care systems, a trip to the pharmacy can spark worry. Freebies sure do help.
7 Retailers Offering Gift Card Deals in December 2023
Alex Valdes on December 14, 2023
Buy a gift card to give and get your own piece of the holiday action.
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.
The 15 Deadliest Cars on the Road
Alex Valdes on December 8, 2023
These car models have the highest driver death rates, according to experts.
11 Things Retirees Should Always Buy at Costco
Alex Valdes on November 13, 2023
This leader in bulk shopping is a great place to find discounts in the fixed-income years.
10 Countries With the World’s Shortest Workweeks
Alex Valdes on October 10, 2023
Everybody has a different idea of work, but the people of these countries happen to have the smallest idea.
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.
Homeowners Rate These 6 Insurers Best for Customer Service
Alex Valdes on September 23, 2023
These companies are best at developing and maintaining relationships with their customers — according to the customers themselves.
10 Colleges Where Tuition Is Free
Alex Valdes on September 19, 2023
College costs can cripple many budgets, but these institutions enable most if not all of their students to graduate debt-free.
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.
The 5 Most Satisfying Car Brands — and the Most Disappointing Ones
Alex Valdes on September 12, 2023
When it comes to which vehicles make their owners happiest, these are the winners — and losers.
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