Amid inflation, salaries are not stretching as far as they once did. With this in mind, SmartAsset set out to uncover the income needed to live comfortably in the Phoenix metro area…
SmartAsset released a study analyzing the most affordable places to live in Arizona. The eighth annual study weighed several factors, including taxes, homeowners’ insurance, and home costs relative to the local…
While remote work has boomed in the last three years, the majority of working Americans still commute to work. According to the Census, a one-way commute took workers an average…
With rising mortgage rates and crippling inflation, homebuyers are looking for new ways to save. In a new study, SmartAsset analyzed the affordability, livability, and job situation of nearly 500…
Nearly a quarter of the way through the 21st century, Black Americans continue to face significant financial inequality. In 2021, the median income of Black households was almost $23,000 less than the…
A growing number of cities are raising the minimum wage, which means bigger paychecks for many workers. However, the cost of living in each city can greatly impact how far these wages…
New year, new fitness resolution! Every January, gyms nationwide are known to fill up with fresh faces who are eager to get into better shape. According to new data, the…
As we reach the peak of the holiday season, travel costs are top of mind for many Americans. Prices are up across the board amid inflation, which has made sticking…
Metro Phoenix is doing extremely well when it comes to the Top Boomtowns in America rankings for 2022. Seven Valley cities are ranked in the Top 100 in SmartAsset‘s annual…
After years of lockdowns and limited gatherings, millennials are eager for a change of scenery. In a new study, SmartAsset analyzed data for 152 of the largest U.S. cities to determine…
With many Americans driving around winter holidays, average gas prices will be at their highest seasonal level ever, according to new data from GasBuddy (a website that tracks local gas prices).…
Rising costs of jet fuel, delays, cancellations and inflation have created headaches for travelers this year. And, as a result, consumers are seeing much higher airfare prices across the country. With…
