cost of living

Ask three different financial advisers the question "How much do I need to save for retirement?" and you will likely get three different answers. But knowing the right answer has a huge impact on how much you need to save now and what type of retirement you will enjoy down the road. Personal...

They say New York is the city that never sleeps, but that's because no one can afford to.People who live outside the five boroughs are probably aware that New York is expensive. What would probably shock them along with some residents of the "town so nice they named it twice" is just how much...

Real median household income in the U.S. increased 1.3% between 2006 and 2007, according to the U.S. Census bureau. It's up to $50,233. But, consumer prices climbed 5.6% between July 2007 and July 2008, so most households have to meet bills with less real spending cash. In case you're wondering why...

The cost of living in a specific house is much more than the monthly mortgage check. When you purchase a house, you also need to take into account the cost of transportation to work and other locations you frequent. Once you begin to factor in these additional transportation costs, many houses...