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John Csiszar

Why Your Zip Code May Matter More Than Your Salary

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When it comes to financial well-being, your income is only part of the story. Government data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis and the U.S. Treasury Department, among others, shows that the ZIP code where you live can influence your financial success as much as, or even more than, your salary.

That’s because what matters most for financial security is not income itself, but the amount of money you have left after covering expenses.

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