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The Coronavirus Economy Which Metros are Winning and Losing8/29/2020 | Economy
Owensboro is the only one of the 401 U.S. major metropolitan areas and divisions to have a lower unemployment rate in June than it did in January.
Places with the Lowest Property Taxes8/12/2020 | Cost of Living, Economy
A list of the average 2020 real estate property taxes in each state.
10 States with the Highest Taxes7/25/2020 | Cost of Living, Economy
Combining the tax rates for state, county, and local jurisdictions
Top 10 Most Tax Friendly US States7/17/2020 | Cost of Living, Economy
Combined tax rates for state, county, and local jurisdictions
Researching your Retirement Haven5/29/2020 | Cost of Living, Economy, Other
An interview with Rita, a former IT professional who is the author of her own blog called Researching Rita.
Tips for Buying a Home Amidst an Economic Crisis5/24/2020 | Cost of Living, Economy, Other
Valuable insights from housing market analysts, mortgage brokers, and real estate agents that will help you have a smooth process.
10 Factors to Consider When Researching Your Best Place To Live4/13/2020 | Cost of Living, Crime, Climate & Weather, Health, Economy, Other
Trying to figure out what type of information you should research before moving? We've got you covered.
One Unexpected Benefit from the Coronavirus Emergency3/18/2020 | Economy, Other
This worldwide health emergency may be the major event that makes remote working more accepted as a common business practice.
Metro Areas with Fastest Rising Income2/25/2020 | Cost of Living, Economy
The rich get richer - that seems to be the case when talking about recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau for median household income.
Car Insurance Depends GREATLY on Where You Live9/12/2019 | Economy, Other
See Where Your State Ranks in Car Insurance Premiums
The Ultimate State Tax Ranking9/12/2019 | Cost of Living, Economy, Other
Which States have the highest OVERALL taxes? - plus Climate Visualization Video
States with the Highest Income Tax and New Crime Risk Indexes9/12/2019 | Crime, Economy, Other
State Income Tax Index for the 50 States and the District of Columbia, from highest to lowest.
Customize Your Own Personal Estimated Taxes9/11/2019 | Cost of Living, Economy
Enter your specific details and compare all the major tax categories (income, sales, property, motor vehicle)
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