finances

Most of us find out we owe the state of Missouri when it's tax time. But, did you know that the state of Missouri might owe you and there's a quick and easy way to find out.

Times are hard, but they are harder for some than others. There's one Missouri city that has the poorest middle class in the state and it has been through a lot over the past decade or so.

I'll start by saying that I don't blame her. If I had the kind of wealth she has, I'd be a recluse, too. One of the world's most secretive billionaires lives in Missouri based on a new report.

Say what you want about the Missouri bootheel, but is sure is affordable. How affordable is it? Well, it's the home of the new cheapest place to live king in the Show Me State now.

A very underrated word is "cheap". Some think of that as a negative thing, but in my book being affordable is a plus. If you agree, you'll be pleased to learn (I hope) that the cheapest place you can live in Illinois is located in the western part of the state.

I had completely forgotten about this, but starting in July everyone that shops in Illinois will get reminded of the tax relief that we've been enjoying for the past year when it comes to gas and groceries because it's about to end.

This just in. I am not a rich man as far as finances go. Oh, and I was born in raised in Missouri. What do these facts have in common? Perhaps it's purely coincidence, but Missouri was just named one of the most financially-challenged state in America. Believe it or not, even worse than Illinois and that's saying something.

If you want absolutely the most affordable housing in America, where do you go? A brand new 2023 study says that if saving money on a house is your goal, you're gonna have to go to Kansas. Oh, boy.

There were a lot of cities that saw huge growth in 2022. Did you know that among the top 100, none of them were in Missouri or Illinois? To quote Metallica, it's sad but true.

If you've ever had a windfall of money, you know there are always people (most from the government) who will have their hand out wanting a part of it. That would especially be the case if you won the $1.9 billion dollar Powerball. How much would you really take home? The actual number will likely surprise you even if your expectations are low based not just on national taxes, but also the state of Missouri.