cost-of-living

New data shows the cost of living is now skyrocketing in southern Illinois.

Want to see the new most affordable Illinois city for 2024? Prepare to be surprised.

Wealth can be a subjective term. What is rich to one person might seem like a pittance to someone else. Do you actually know what Missouri's poverty level is? Do you know that you might be poor (by state standards) and not even know it?

The idea of 'living comfortably' is such a subjective thing. Income that is comfortable for one person might seem like poverty to another. However, there is a national average which is being used to compare Illinois towns and cities to decide which ones are the most comfortable in the state.

Explore why Indiana is the top choice for Illinois residents seeking a low cost of living and proximity to family, according to a recent study by Niche.

Whether you're looking to rent or buy, these are the most affordable cities in the state.

I think it goes without saying (but I will say it) that I'm not a fancy fellow. That's one of the reasons I am quite pleased to report that Missouri has been ranked as one of the least expensive states to live in based on science. Yay for cheap.

I have mentioned before that I was born in and raised in Missouri plus I live in Missouri now. Keep that fact in mind as I mention that I reuse paper towels and cups. Is it any surprise then that Missouri was just declared one of the cheapest states in America.

Which state is better for living the dream, Wisconsin or Illinois?

What would you do with an extra $5,000? Well, given our current economic straits, many of us might respond with "Pay a few bills off and buy a six-pack." If inflation continues its current upward tilt, the person who wins the billion-dollar lottery might even say that.