24 Most Budget-Friendly Midwest Tourist Destinations From year-round activities like hiking and boating to exploring historic sites and amusement parks, there's something for everyone in the Midwest. GOBankingRates · Jan 9
20 Most Budget-Friendly Southern Tourist Destinations Discover affordable Southern vacation spots offering beaches, mountains, culture and cuisine -- perfect for budget-friendly getaways. GOBankingRates · Jan 8
The Best (and Worst) Housing Markets for Retirees in 2026 If you are retired and looking for a new home in 2026, this research will offer insight into where you should and should not look. GOBankingRates · Jan 8
Top 10 US Cities Poised for Real Estate Growth in 2026 Experts predict these 10 U.S. cities will lead the housing market in 2026. See where homebuyers and investors should focus. GOBankingRates · Jan 6
Doing Dry January? How Much Money It Can Save You in 50 US Cities GOBankingRates surveyed the cost of beer in 50 major cities to illustrate just how much you can save if you practice Dry January. GOBankingRates · Jan 5
The Gap Between the Middle Class and Top 5% in Every State A gap of at least $40,000 sits between the high end of the middle class and the low end of the top 5%, according to a new study from GOBankingRates. GOBankingRates · Jan 5
25 Best Florida Cities To Retire Comfortably in 2026 Retire smart in Florida by exploring the most 25 affordable cities with low cost of living and budget-friendly rent in 2026. GOBankingRates · Jan 4
Current Status of the Housing Market in Every State The American housing market has been rather volatile throughout the 2020s, weathering such storms as the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and high mortgage rates, leaving it increasingly difficult to afford. GOBankingRates · Dec 29, 2025
20 Cities Where You Pay More Hidden Homeownership Costs Purchasing a home in America is already a rather expensive endeavor, and it’s only getting pricier, thanks to hidden costs. GOBankingRates · Dec 26, 2025
50 American Cities With the Most International Visitors While many Americans enjoy traveling abroad, so much of the rest of the world comes to the United States for their sightseeing and celebrations. GOBankingRates · Dec 22, 2025
Early Retirement: How Much You Need To Save To Retire by 40 in Each State GOBankingRates sourced the cost-of-living indexes and average overall expenditures for retired households in every state to calculate the cost of living. GOBankingRates · Dec 22, 2025
20 Most Budget-Friendly East Coast Tourist Destinations Three are in North Carolina. GOBankingRates · Dec 17, 2025
20 Budget-Friendly Places To Spend Your Holiday Vacation Keep holiday vacation costs under $2,500 in these cities. GOBankingRates · Dec 15, 2025
Medicare Payouts in All 50 States Medicare beneficiaries measure at 61 million, and the payouts in the top states are over $14,000. GOBankingRates · Dec 13, 2025
GOBankingRates · Dec 8, 2025 How the Cost of Living Compares in 25 Major Cities and Their Top Suburbs There are five suburbs where median household incomes amount to more than $200,000.
GOBankingRates · Dec 6, 2025 25 Best East Coast Cities To Retire in 2026 Not surprisingly, Florida communities dominate this list.
GOBankingRates · Dec 1, 2025 The Biggest Boomtown in Every State The total population in South Carolina, Arizona and Utah's respective boomtowns has increased by more than 100%.
GOBankingRates · Nov 28, 2025 The Most House-Poor (and Rich) Major Cities in America In these cities, you either pay too much for comfort or so little that you are living the good life.
GOBankingRates · Nov 23, 2025 1 in 5 People Are Retired in These States — Here Is What Retirement Costs Them in 2025 Here's how much America's retirement go-tos cost retirees.
GOBankingRates · Nov 22, 2025 20 Cheapest Places To Retire in the East The cost of living in these places is under $31,000 annually.
GOBankingRates · Nov 18, 2025 25 Cities Where You Can Rent a Room for Less Than $1,000 a Month Take a look at your monthly budget. What’s the most expensive line item? Almost certainly, your rent is your priciest monthly expenditure. As Zillow has recently reported, rent levels have rocketed upward far faster than incomes since 2019, making housing costs increasingly difficult to afford in America. Is it even…
GOBankingRates · Nov 18, 2025 How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 20 Major Southern Cities Do you know how long you could survive on nothing but Social Security income in your city?
GOBankingRates · Nov 14, 2025 How Long You Could Last on Nothing but Social Security in 25 Major Cities The number of days varies, but no one makes it a full month.
GOBankingRates · Nov 10, 2025 The (Minimum) Emergency Savings Needed in Every State Emergency savings may require more than you think.
GOBankingRates · Nov 8, 2025 Top 25 US Cities Where Rent Is Still Under $1,500 a Month Zillow unveiled major U.S. cities with affordable rent under $1,500 ideal for budget-conscious renters seeking low-cost housing and high apartment availability.