Author: Alex Valdes
The True Cost of a Mortgage in Every State
Alex Valdes on October 2, 2019
Most of us can’t pay cash for a house, and taking out a mortgage can cost a lot. Exactly how much may shock you.
5 Reasons You Should Work for as Long as You Live
Alex Valdes on September 15, 2019
These benefits might make you think twice about retirement.
8 States, Counties and Towns That Will Pay You to Move There
Alex Valdes on September 10, 2019
Financial incentives beckon for workers willing to start out — or start over — in underpopulated areas across the U.S.
The 25 Slowest-Growing State Economies in America
Alex Valdes on August 13, 2019
Is your state among those suffering from a poor or middling economy?
How Much Is Really a ‘Living Wage’ in Every State?
Alex Valdes on July 16, 2019
Is your income considered a living wage where you live?
The 10 Greatest Money Hacks of All Time
Alex Valdes on June 30, 2019
Don’t settle for your current financial situation. Make sure you’re using all of these tricks to get rich.
Here’s How Much Money Lawyers Earn in Your State
Alex Valdes on June 26, 2019
Becoming an attorney is hard to do, but the payoff can be worth it — more so in some states than others.
10 Countries That Are Cheap and Safe for Retirees
Alex Valdes on June 22, 2019
These foreign nations are among the few that offer retirees both affordability and safety.
8 Iconic American Products No Longer Made in the USA
Alex Valdes on June 6, 2019
As economic pressures force many companies to manufacture overseas, familiar products are outsourced.
7 Companies That Could Profit From Climate Change
Alex Valdes on June 3, 2019
As the world heats up, these companies are looking ahead, adapting or embracing change.
10 Colleges Where Tuition is Free
Alex Valdes on May 27, 2019
College costs can cripple many budgets, but these institutions enable most if not all of their students to graduate debt-free.
Here’s How Much Trash and Recycling Collectors Earn in Every State
Alex Valdes on May 23, 2019
Automation and rising recycling costs are changing the trash collecting industry but it’s still a dirty, dangerous job. Here’s what workers are paid.
How Much Nurses Make in Every State
Alex Valdes on April 3, 2019
Nurses are in a growth industry. But where you work will affect the size of your paycheck.
How All 50 States Tax Your Retirement Income
Alex Valdes on March 21, 2019
Find out which states are friendly, and not-so friendly, with the money you’ll need in your later years.
9 Employers and Job Resources to Pursue as an Older Worker
Alex Valdes on March 13, 2019
Plenty of employers are tapping into the growing 50-and-older crowd. Here’s how to find them.
Are You Owed Money? See If You Can Join These 7 Class-Action Lawsuits
Alex Valdes on March 5, 2019
You could pocket anywhere from $5 to $5,000 in class-action settlement payments if you’re eligible to join even one of these lawsuits.
The 10 U.S. Cities With the Highest Credit Card Balances
Alex Valdes on February 8, 2019
People across the country are using plastic more — but you can keep it in check.
9 Major Companies Face Threat From Amazon
Alex Valdes on December 12, 2018
As the online giant invades one market after another, these well-known companies are circling the drain.
Here’s What Americans Say They’d Do to Stay Employed
Alex Valdes on December 7, 2018
Here’s how far people say they would go to keep their jobs — and some tips on how to stay gainfully employed.
10 of the Hottest Home Upgrades — and What They Really Cost
Alex Valdes on November 9, 2018
We tend to enter remodeling projects a little (or a lot) too optimistic about cost. Avoid an expensive surprise with this dose of reality.
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