money

There have been a rash of bank closings over the past few weeks and that now includes a national chain with many locations in Illinois that has closed dozens of branches elsewhere.

I have always been fascinated with treasure hunts, but have never been able to afford a trip to pretend I'm Indiana Jones. But, did you know that you can check your pockets for dimes that might have a big payoff? Find one missing a letter in Missouri and you'll easily be able to buy a mansion.

This appears to be a major shakeup in the banking industry. One of the most prominent banks in America announced they are closing more than 100 locations and I've confirmed that 1 of them is in Missouri.

I've never had a problem with stores that are considered expensive. If you don't have the money to shop there, then don't. Those that do likely have a good reason and that's probably what's happening with a grocery chain that was just named the most overpriced in America. It only has 4 very exquisite Missouri stores.

There are two amazing facts I've learned today. First, 2 of America's top 10 richest towns are in Illinois. Second, one of those towns is also Ferris Buehler's hometown. Buehler!

Blue collar Missourians need not apply. If you want to live in one of the 10 most expensive places in Missouri, you better be a millionaire and sometimes even that isn't good enough.

I don't think I'm telling you something you don't know when I say that a penny is normally worth one cent. But, did you know that it's possible to find certain pennies in circulation in Missouri that could be worth 5 figures (or more)?

If this is boredom, sign me up. The internet has just declared the most boring place in Missouri and the only thing I can think of is they must be so tired of counting all those dollar bills they have pouring out of their windows.

What's more important to you? Saving money or living? Depending on how you answer that, you might be interested to know that to live in Missouri's cheapest place, you also need to be ready to dance with danger based on statistics. Let's see if it's worth the price you pay (pun intended).

This is a win-win no matter how you look at it. Did you know that a city in Illinois that was just named the cheapest place in the state also happens to be one of the safest? For once, here's some good news for the Land of Lincoln.