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☆ A couple who moved from Hawaii to Colorado for a lower cost of living are struggling to afford a home on a six-figure income
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-27 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

A millennial couple moved from Hawaii to Colorado in 2017 in search of a lower cost of living. AdvertisementEntrepreneurship could help them afford a homeSibok and his girlfriend moved to Colorado in 2017. Related storiesOne of the biggest reasons they left Hawaii was the state's high cost of living. Jon Sibok and his girlfriend are struggling to find a home in their budget in Colorado. AdvertisementWhen the couple first moved to Colorado, home prices and mortgage rates were significantly lower than they are today.

Persons: they've, —, Jon Sibok, Sibok, Redfin, he'd, it's, Doxo, Sibok hadn't, homeownership, he's Organizations: Service, Commerce City , Colorado —, Business, Commerce, Colorado Locations: Hawaii, Colorado, Commerce City , Colorado, Denver, Commerce City

☆ A millennial couple who moved from Colorado to Massachusetts explains why it's much more expensive — and why they don't regret it
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-19 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

They were lucky enough to lock in a 2.79% mortgage rate when they bought it — the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is over 5% today. However, one non-financial factor began to lure the couple away from Colorado: family. Due to Massachussets' "higher cost of living," Nicole said the move has had a significant impact on their finances. For these people, buying a new home could mean taking on a significantly higher mortgage rate and monthly mortgage payment than they previously had. Lastly, while they live closer to family, Nicole said this hasn't saved them money on childcare.

Persons: —, Nicole Stanley, Jacob, Nicole, who's, Jacob don't, Jacob aren't Organizations: Service, Business, . Colorado, Denver, BI Locations: Denver, Aurora , Colorado, Colorado, Mattapoisett , Massachusetts, Massachusetts, New York, California, — Massachusetts, Massachuseets

☆ A millennial woman who made nearly $250k secretly working 2 jobs says it helped her enter a relationship for the 'right reasons' — not financial security
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-09 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

She focused on this gig early in the morning, in the evening, on the weekends, or during working hours on the days her full-time employer allowed her to work from home. While overemployment has increased Olivia's work-related stress, it's reduced her financial stress — something she said has helped her pursue a healthy romantic relationship. That's because the long working hours can take a toll, and remote job opportunities can be difficult to land. As long as she lives in her area of California, she's not sure she'll ever buy a home. Are you working multiple remote jobs at the same time and willing to provide details about your pay and schedule?

Persons: —, Olivia, What's, Doxo, jugglers, she's, overemployment, Overemployment, it's Organizations: Service, Business, New York Times, BI Locations: California's Bay, San Francisco, San Jose, Bay, California

☆ The most—and least—expensive U.S. states based on average monthly costs
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-11 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

doxo's report found that Hawaii's average monthly cost for household bills is 45% above the national average. 1 most expensive U.S. state based on monthly costs: HawaiiHawaii is still the most expensive state based on the cost of monthly household bills. The doxo report found that the average monthly bill for a mortgage in Hawaii is $2,576, while the average rent is $1,983. 1 least expensive state based on monthly costs: West VirginiaFor the second year in a row, West Virginia ranked as the least expensive state based on monthly costs. Top 10 least expensive states based on monthly costs

Persons: doxo, Hawaii Matteo Colombo Organizations: Utilities Cable, Mobile, Auto, Household, Massachusetts, CNBC, University of Hawaii, Digitalvision, Hawaii, Hawaii California Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Washington, Hawaii California Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Washington New York Connecticut Colorado New, West Virginia, State, Business Study, U.S . Bureau of Labor Statistics Locations: Hawaii Hawaii, Hawaii, States, Honolulu, Maui, Aloha, Hawaii California Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland, Hawaii California Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Washington New York Connecticut Colorado, Hawaii California Massachusetts New Jersey Maryland Washington New York Connecticut Colorado New Hampshire, Virginia, West Virginia, America's, Morgantown , West Virginia, West

☆ Want to live on the coast? Be prepared to pay more in monthly bills.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-16 | by ( Cork Gaines | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Living in a coastal state could result in higher monthly bills. Hawai'i, California, and Massachusetts are the most expensive states based on online bill-paying service Doxo's cost of bills index. Hawai'i came in as the most expensive state, with the average household spending $3,091 monthly on the 10 essential bills, 45% above the US average. Meanwhile, West Virginia is the cheapest state to live in, with residents spending $1,596 monthly on bills, 25% below average. Here are the 10 states with the most expensive essential monthly bills and the 10 with the cheapest.

Persons: — Organizations: Service, Hawai'i, Census Bureau Locations: Hawai'i , California, Massachusetts, West Virginia

The biggest monthly bills Americans pay each month are mortgage, rent, and auto loans. AdvertisementThe biggest monthly bills Americans pay each month are mortgage, rent, and auto loans, according to the report. The other most common bills include utilities, auto insurance, cable and internet, mobile phones, health insurance, life insurance, and home security. Of those monthly bills, utilities, mobile phones, and health insurance have jumped the most in the last five years. AdvertisementThe most common monthly bills are just part of the picture for manyThese bills are just one piece of the picture showing the current cost of living.

Persons: Lynnette, Cox Organizations: Census Bureau, Resilience, Business Locations: Doxo

☆ The most—and least—expensive large U.S. cities based on the cost of monthly expenses like rent, utilities, and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

1 most expensive large U.S. city based on monthly costs: San JoseSan Jose, California is the most expensive large city in the U.S. The average San Jose home value is $1,316,415, down 0.7% over the past year, according to Zillow. 10 most expensive large U.S. cities based on monthly costsSan Jose, Calif. Boston, Mass. The second least expensive large U.S. city based on the average cost of monthly household expenses is Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland is just one of two cities in Ohio to make doxo's list of the least expensive large U.S. cities based on household bills.

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☆ The top 10 most expensive states to live in based on living expenses — Hawaii is 50% above the national average
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-06 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

This amounts to 35% of the annual US household average income of $70,784. Hawaii residents, however, pay around 50% above this national average — forking out an average of $3,070 for their monthly expenses. Getty ImagesMonthly bill expense per household: $2,7274. Getty ImagesMonthly bill expense per household: $2,5696. Getty ImagesMonthly bill expense per household: $2,41310.

Persons: Justin Sullivan, Joseph Sohm, Barry Winiker Organizations: Service, Hawaii, Utilities, Swiet, Getty, ., Maryland, House of, New York New, Washington Housing, . Colorado Colorado, Alaska Locations: Hawaii, Doxo, Wall, Silicon, New York, California , New Jersey, Massachusetts, West Virginia , Mississippi , Arkansas , Oklahoma, Kentucky, Hawaii Lanai, California, San Francisco, . New Jersey Newark , New Jersey, . Massachusetts Pittsfield , Massachusetts, House of Annapolis , Maryland, . Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut River , Connecticut, New York New York City, Seattle , Washington, . Colorado Colorado Springs , Colorado, Alaska Anchorage , Alaska

☆ The most—and least—expensive U.S. states based on the average cost of monthly expenses
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-02 | by ( Celia Fernandez | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The doxo United States of Bill Pay: State by State Bill Pay Market Report found that Hawaii's average monthly cost for household bills is 50% above the national average. The doxo report found that the average monthly bill for a mortgage in Hawaii is $2,247, while the average rent is $1,856. The average monthly bill cost for San Ramon is $4,390. According to the doxo report, the average mortgage in the state is $879, while the average monthly rent is $785. Denistangneyjr | E+ | Getty ImagesTop 10 least expensive states based on monthly expenses

Persons: Bill Pay, doxo, Doxo Organizations: State, Utilities, Auto insurance Cable, Mobile, Hawaii, Swiet, Hawaii California New Jersey Massachusetts Maryland Connecticut New, San, United, West Virginia Locations: United States, Hawaii Hawaii, Hawaii, States, O'ahu, Kailua, Hawaii California New Jersey Massachusetts Maryland Connecticut, Hawaii California New Jersey Massachusetts Maryland Connecticut New York Washington Colorado Alaska California, California, San Ramon, San Francisco, Virginia, West Virginia, Appalachian, Mountain, West

☆ Digital payments: Which industries would benefit the most?
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-22 | by ( Daniel Keyes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Faster digital payments are garnering greater interest from US financial institutions, businesses, and consumers. Faster digital payments are garnering greater interest from US financial institutions, businesses, and consumers. Faster payments' speed also provides valuable transparency for firms, which benefit from the certainty of immediate payment. C2C digital paymentsMobile P2P payments are among the C2C use cases that could benefit from real-time digital payments. Insider IntelligenceThe quicker settlement speeds and additional transparency of faster payments are attractive to firms and consumers involved in B2C payments, which include bill payments, payroll, and retail.

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