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Retired Darius McLintock is clear why life is fantastic in Mesa: Crime is low, hospitals excellent, housing is cheap and it hardly ever rains. The city in Arizona last year was the top destination for seniors.  McLintock also pointed out the city's low unemployment rate, the varied natural beauty of the nearby mountains and desert as well as the lack of extreme weather events such as tornados. 

Home prices are finally starting to steady following pandemic boom, and have already begun falling many cities across the country. Indeed, twenty of the US's fifty largest cities have seen annual price declines since last year, according to a new report by Realtor.com.  The news will be welcome to cash-strapped first time buyers and others looking for a cheaper change of scene. 

Experts have revealed the states where Americans should avoid buying property in the next five years. While some states may have beautiful scenery, vibrant cities or a strong job market, other factors may make them an unwise destination for prospective homebuyers. Escalating insurance costs could be a problem in some states, while buying a home in others may simply be unaffordable for most Americans. Whether you are saving to buy a house or waiting for mortgage rates to fall, researching the market now can help you decide where to invest in the future.

The winner of November's presidential election faces a grim fiscal outlook, with the national debt on course to reach a record share of the economy under the next administration. The debt passed over the $34 trillion mark at the beginning of this year, and is poised to top $56 trillion by 2034, according to projections earlier this month.

Fast food has soared in price in the last few years across the US, but new analysis has revealed the most expensive city to buy a burger, French fries and a soda. MoneyGeek analyzed prices for a burger, fries and soda across 189 major and local chains in 50 of the largest cities in America. Across the country, stubborn inflation has meant that prices have risen 24 percent on average between 2022 and 2024, with the meal topping $15 in 19 of the largest cities.

Secondhand electric cars are now cheaper than their gas counterparts for the first time - and the gap is widening quickly. This is according to a new study from comparison site iSeeCars, which found the cost of an average used EV dropped $265 below a typical gas car in February. This marked the beginning of the trend - and the price gap has grown to $2,657 as of latest data from May. In the last year, average used car values have dropped between 3 and 7 percent, the report found, while used EV values have dropped between 29 and 39 percent. While this price drop may be good news for Americans looking for a cheaper switch to an EV, the price crash is yet another indication of dwindling demand for the cars in the US.

American Airlines has backtracked on a controversial decision which would have made it more difficult for customers to collect miles and loyalty points. Earlier this year, the airline said it would start limiting which tickets purchased through a third parties - such as travel agents or online booking sites - were eligible to earn AAdvantage miles and loyalty points. It would have been the first carrier to make the move, pushing customers to buy tickets directly from its website. But in good news for travelers, the company has dropped the idea, which was due to come into force on July 11.