California remains one of the most expensive states to live in, according to a recent Creditnews Research study that found America’s middle class is being priced out. In the report that asked, “Can America’s Middle Class Still Afford Homeownership in 2024?”, the independent research house studied the relationship between income distribution and housing costs across … Read more
For a few years now, countries all over the world have gone viral for selling off abandoned or dilapidated properties for around $1 dollar — an often symbolic price. The point of these schemes is to attract buyers and help reverse shrinking populations. Towns in Italy have done it several times and now a small … Read more
In the best U.S. city for remote work, the median household income is $71,000; rent is about $1,400 a month; homes are valued at about $412,000; and 58% of residents are college grads. Welcome to Portland, Maine. Population: 68,424. The waterfront town is the highest-ranked U.S. city for remote workers according to a new analysis … Read more
In honor of Earth Month, realtyhop ranked the greenest U.S. cities for homebuyers. The report evaluated each city based on the following criteria: Sustainability Policy and infrastructure Energy Environment Affordability Overall, the study found that the majority of the greenest cities are on the West Coast — five are in California alone. California is one … Read more
Americans are diving into freelancing — 38% performed freelance work in 2023, according to Upwork’s December 2023 Freelance Forward survey. While some are freelancing full-time, many people are also doing so part-time as a side hustle. If you yourself are considering a side gig, there are many ways to dive in. You can write … Read more
In October 2023, Nick Volkov came across a unique listing for a house and just knew he had to show it to his girlfriend, Jenna Phipps, a 28-year-old content creator. Though the listing included pictures of the exterior only and described the house as a “tear-down,” the 27-year-old program manager tells CNBC Make It that … Read more
Jobseekers interested in breaking into the film and television industry may have a harder time this year and even in the coming years. That’s according to Tommy O’Donnell, president of the Theatrical Teamsters Local 817, a union of casting and location executives as well as TV and film drivers throughout the Northeast, and other panelists … Read more
When Caitlin Clark suits up for her first professional game, she’ll instantly be one of the biggest draws in the WNBA. The 22-year-old is one of the most talked-about names in American sports — she is now the owner of the top-selling jersey ever for a draft pick — but the sharpshooting guard won’t be … Read more
Ever wanted to retract an email right after you’ve sent it? A majority of workers know the feeling, and the youngest professionals are the most likely to feel email regret. Some 88% of people say they’ve regretted the contents of a work email right after hitting send, and 28% even believe an email they’ve sent … Read more
It started without warning. First in my lower back, then my feet and even sometimes my neck. Little by little, as I’ve progressed through my twenties and now stare 30 in the eye, I’ve picked up aches and pains along the way. I’ve done my best to age gracefully. I’m no bodybuilder, but I’ve been … Read more
