To afford the typical home in the U.S., you’ll need an annual income of $87,090. But in some cities, you’ll need to make $200,000 or more

The most popular destination for workers to relocate to is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas, which had a net gain of nearly 17,000 employees in 2023

Trends in personal spending vary in each state. Learn about your state’s money habits and how to save more

Find out where your money might go the furthest with our analysis based on housing costs, local income and cost-of-living metrics

A new MarketWatch Guides survey finds that Americans feel gloomier about the future and are less well-off than a year ago

Grocery prices are expected to remain high throughout the year, but several tactics can help lower your monthly food expenses

In our financial success survey, Americans said they would need to make $75,000 a year to feel financially secure

For October 27, 2025, the national average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 6.96% for a new home purchase, which is steady compared to last week’s rate of 6.83%.

Average used car prices are roughly consistent with 2024 figures, but preowned vehicles below $15,000 are in short supply

Car ownership expenses vary by state due to differences in auto insurance rates, fuel prices, property taxes and average repair costs

Depending on the state you live in, a DUI could cost you more than $6,500 and raise your insurance by more than $1,300

California, Utah and North Carolina are raising minimum coverage limits this year, while Virginia is mandating car insurance for the first time

We analyzed average cost data from across the country to understand the state of car insurance in 2025

American National and Geico offer the cheapest car insurance in Wyoming, with average monthly rates of $14 for minimum coverage

Cats can provide companionship, emotional support and even a bit of zaniness to your household (have you ever watched a cat try to squeeze itself into a too-tiny box?). However, the cost of owning a cat is not always cheap — with annual care costs between $710 to $2,865 for an indoor cat, according to pet website Rover. Plus, factors such as the rising cost of cat food have contributed to increasing ownership costs year over year. Whew!

So we at the MarketWatch Guides team have not only broken down how much cat ownership costs, but also a bunch of ways you can save, such as by investing in pet insurance for veterinary emergencies.

We named Lemonade, Toggle and State Farm as the best renters insurance providers in Chicago.

The average electricity bill for U.S. homes is $137 per month, adding up to $1,644 in annual energy costs.

The Chevy factory warranty gives new vehicles bumper-to-bumper coverage for 3 years/36,000 miles and powertrain coverage for at least 5 years/60,000 miles

Mechanical breakdown insurance is an optional coverage that provides protection for repairs not typically covered by standard car insurance

Porsche maintenance costs are higher than average, so drivers should prepare to pay for expensive maintenance and pricey repairs if their cars break down

An EV extended warranty provides continued protection for your electric vehicle’s battery and other key parts after your factory warranty expires

The Lincoln extended warranty comes in four coverage plans which pay for car repairs after defective parts fail for up to 10 years or 175,000 miles

A Jeep extended warranty can cover your vehicle for up to 8 years or 125,000 miles and offers complimentary roadside assistance.

Mopar offers three options for Alfa Romeo extended warranty coverage, with one tier protecting the brand’s vehicles for up to 8 years/150,000 miles.