In a city as notoriously expensive as New York, it’s common to see people in their late 20s and early 30s living with roommates to help manage the high cost of living. But Ishan Abeysekera has taken that to the next level with his current living situation in Brooklyn: a communal building that he shares … Read more
Barbara Corcoran wants homebuyers to stop thinking so much about mortgage rates and enter the housing market. The 75-year-old real estate mogul has been in the business for over 50 years. Corcoran is also widely known as one of the original sharks on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” having appeared in all 15 seasons of the show. … Read more
With the peak summer travel season winding down, it’s time for National Cheap Flight Day. But don’t let the misleading name fool you into rushing to book your next trip. “There’s no specific day where flights are going to be at their cheapest,” Katy Nastro, a travel expert at Going, tells CNBC Make. “That’s just not … Read more
Lauryn Williams had already made Olympic history by the time she accepted an internship that paid her just $12 an hour. The former track star, who was 30 years old at the time, was the first American woman — and sixth person ever — to medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games. But … Read more
The end of summer is just around the corner, but there is still time to get a vacation in if you haven’t already. HomeToGo‘s 2024 list of the most in-demand summer destinations for American travelers includes locations like Hilton Head Island, Myrtle Beach and Panama City. The ranking was determined based on searches carried out … Read more
To afford life in a big city like San Francisco, California, you’d have to make double what most Americans earn, according to a May Moody’s Analytics analysis. U.S. News and World Report released its ranking of the cities with the lowest cost of living, based on the median gross rent and annual housing costs for mortgage-paying … Read more
Last month, bill pay service doxo released its 2024 Cost of Bills Index, which breaks down comparative household costs across the country. The report focused on the ten most common household bill categories: Utilities Cable and phone Mobile phone Auto loans Auto insurance Life insurance Health insurance Alarm and security Rent Mortgage To determine the … Read more
Last month, data company Numbeo released its annual Cost of Living Index by City. The final ranking was determined using data from January 2024 through mid-year. The index is historical and will be updated periodically. Number used the cost of living in New York City as a baseline and gave it a score of 100. … Read more
Water scarcity remains a concern for people around the world. In fact, a 2022 Gallup poll revealed that 57% of Americans worry more about safe drinking water than global warming, air pollution, or the extinction of animal species. Americans are also using more water than ever before, according to J.D. Power. The combined water and … Read more
This month, ApartmentAdvisor released its annual report on the best cities for renters in the United States. The report analyzed 98 major cities across the country based on: Renter friendliness score Renting quality score Economic score Desirability score Renter friendliness and renting quality scores were determined by demand, vacant rates, tenant protection laws and new … Read more
