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What's the World's Most Expensive City?

Don Deane — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:47:49 +0000

If you’re looking for an inexpensive city to relocate to, Tokyo is NOT it. According to a new survey by the consulting firm Mercer, the Asian city ranks number one as the most expensive city in the world.

Montana Car Insurance Rates Rank 6th Most Expensive in the Nation

Sam Schleicher — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 22:00:38 +0000

Feel like you’re paying too much for car insurance? You’re probably right. Unfortunately, a lot of what you pay to insure your vehicle revolves around where you live. According to a recent survey by insure.com, Montana ranks 6th in the nation for the most expensive place to insure a car.

Obesity Isn't Just Bad for Your Body, It's Bad for Your Wallet, Too — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:33 +0000

The health risks of obesity are well-documented, but there’s a financial downside, too — data shows obese people also earn less money, especially women. How much less? George Washington University researchers found that in 2004, overall average annual incomes were about $9,000 less for obese women and almost $5,000 less for obese men compared with [...]

What Are America's Most Expensive Colleges?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:00:04 +0000

Forbes, along with the Center for College Affordability & Productivity, tallied up the cost of tuition, books, transportation, computers, and room and board to determine the new list of America’s most expensive colleges. And some of them may surprise you.