Virginia and West Virginia have an even bigger gap in how far their money goes than you might have thought, according to a 2024 WalletHub report. In Virginia, people have the highest income on average than anywhere else in the nation. In neighboring West Virginia, residents have the lowest. Income Disparities To determine which states…
Virginians, you just might be in luck if you’ve been thinking about house flipping to earn some extra cash. A new study from ViewHomes Team shows that the success of flipping houses depends a lot on location, and one Virginia city ranks in the top five. Do you have a hunch about which city in…
There’s no doubt the last decade has brought a lot of change for middle-class West Virginia residents. One of the biggest is how far (or how no-so-far) their dollars stretch. Things that the average American used to expect now seem out of reach. From summer vacation to a college degree, middle-class necessities have quickly become…
While gas prices go up and down, inflation tends to be a one-way street. That’s one of the reasons why keeping up with new ways to stretch your dollars at the gas pump is important, especially for Virginians who spend dozens of hours in traffic each month. Another perk? Getting the most out of your…
You’ll be hard-pressed to find an area in the U.S. where Americans aren’t struggling with paying for higher grocery costs. But as a study by WalletHub reveals, increased food costs are impacting residents from certain states more than others. West Virginians spend more money on groceries compared to the percentage of their income spent than…
Big city living has its advantages, including more amenities like parks and businesses compared to smaller cities in the U.S. But when moving to some of the largest cities in the U.S., it’s vital to consider the seemingly ever-rising prices of apartment rentals. Spoiler alert: New York City and Los Angeles are off the table…
If you’re a middle-class Virginian worried about money, you’re not alone. When you’re making between $40,000 and $120,000, every dollar you bring in counts, and it’s important to maximize your income if you want to build wealth. However, if you’re like many Americans, you don’t have much experience in finance. It’s not something teachers typically…
There’s never been anything quite like the DOGE Dividend Elon Musk, who heads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), says he wants to issue. It’s yet to be seen whether Florida taxpayers will end up receiving the estimated $5,000 dividend from a portion of the money the government will save by shrinking the government. While…
It’s a widely held belief that surgeons, lawyers, athletes, realtors, and those in finance, entertainment, and computers rake in the big bucks. But several other fields in Florida also offer substantial paychecks. We’ve done the hard work for you, assembling a list of jobs you wouldn’t expect to pay well but do. You just might…
In recent real estate news, data shows that Virginia homes are taking about 50% longer to sell compared to Montana, the state with the fastest-selling homes. This finding comes from a study by the ViewHomes Team that analyzed over 150,000 property listings on Zillow. The report compares states where homes fly off the market to…
