- The Best Cities for Healthcare Workers
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing in the U.S., adding over 360,000 jobs between March 2014 and March 2015. That’s about 30,000 per month. As demand for healthcare professionals continues to grow, more workers are pursuing degrees in fields such as nursing, radiology and anesthesiology. Jobs in these fields usually pay well and,… read more…
- Where Do Airbnb Hosts Make the Most Money?
Since it began operating in 2008, Airbnb has shaken up the hospitality industry, and reports are that it could soon be valued at over $20 billion. That’s nearly as much as Marriot International. With that much capital behind the Airbnb platform,… read more…
- The Housing Market in 2015
How far can the housing recovery take us? That’s the big question for 2015. Could prices once again reach the historic highs of early 2007, just before the housing crisis? In 2013, with the economic recovery underway, interest rates approaching zero and prices increasingly looking like a bargain, growth in the housing market was all but inevitable. Last… read more…
- The Top Ten Cheapest Places to Live
If you’re tired of spending half your income on rent, or dropping $4.50 on a gallon of milk, it may be time to find a cheaper place to live. So where should you go? Your best bet is the Midwest or the South: 7 of the 20 cheapest cities in America are in a Midwestern… read more…
- Where to Buy: Price-to-Rent Ratio in U.S. Cities
The price-to-rent ratio measures the relative affordability of renting and buying in a given housing market. It’s a good factor to consider if you’re deciding whether to rent or buy. It’s especially useful if you’re considering a move, because it allows you to see what prices look like in your new city. As a general… read more…
- The Cities With the Most (and Least) Depressing Winters – 2015 Edition
If you have ever lived north of the 42nd parallel, chances are you’ve heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder. S.A.D. isn’t just a fancy term for the winter blues; it’s a documented medical condition that afflicts certain people in the late fall and winter, with symptoms that include depression, a lack of energy, insomnia and feelings… read more…
- The Best Ski Towns to Live in
Over the past three decades, skiing and snowboarding in the United States have grown from niche hobbies pursued by a relatively small collection of enthusiasts into major industries. During the 2013-2014 winter season alone, the National Ski Areas Association recorded over 56 million skier and snowboarder visits to U.S. ski areas. That’s 56 million separate… read more…
- The Most Fitness-Friendly Cities in America
Year after year, the arrival of the New Year proves America is a country that places a premium on fitness. We like getting in shape. Or rather: we like being in shape. Getting there is a different story. According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the average body mass index… read more…
- The Most Over-Policed and Under-Policed Cities in America
In the United States, the responsibility of building and maintaining a police force rests largely with local governments. With the exception of national outfits like the FBI or the DEA, whose jurisdiction is limited to specific types of crime, as well as the state police departments, which are mostly restricted to crimes occurring on state… read more…
- The Most Interesting Cities in America
Some places stay with you long after you are gone. While they may not necessarily have the most pleasant weather or the best food, they’ve got something else, a certain indefinable quality that makes them hard to forget. They’re full of adventure waiting to happen, and secrets waiting to be discovered. They keep you guessing.… read more…
- The Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities in the Country
A feeling of safety where we live and work is an essential part of quality of life. After all, it’s hard to enjoy our situation when we’re constantly worrying whether we’ll come to harm. So where is safety hardest to find – which of America’s major cities is most dangerous? SmartAsset wanted to find out.… read more…
- Top Ten Best American Cities to Work in Tech
The tech industry is booming across the country. From big cities to small ones, successful startups are taking root, and job prospects for tech workers are rising precipitously and show no signs of stopping. Lots of people want to get in on the tech boom, and SmartAsset wanted to find out what cities are truly… read more…
- Top 10 Best Cities to Be a Real Estate Agent
Across the country, real estate markets are much healthier than they were a few short years ago, when a housing bubble precipitated a much larger economic crisis. But some places have recovered better than others have, and continue to grow… read more…
- Best and Worst Counties to Save Money (If You’re a Homeowner)
Saving is an important part of any budget. The ability to put money away is indicative both of an ability to cover necessary expenses and of an ability to plan for the future. Stashing your cash can protect you from unexpected misfortune, increase your net worth through compound interest, and let you work towards financial… read more…
- U.S. Cities That Will Pay You to Live There
A city will pay me to live there? How is that possible, you may ask. Well, it’s true. There are cities in the United States that will pay you to live there. Will they always be your first choice for where you would live? Maybe and maybe not. But getting paid to move and live… read more…
- The New Urban:Traditional Neighborhood Development
After decades of decline and shrinking populations American cities are seeing a resurgence of popularity. People are moving into cities of all sizes at near record setting rates. Why? It appears we have collectively come to the conclusion that we… read more…