Finances

5 of the top 10 most expensive cities to heat in the winter are in Missouri.

There are four banks in Illinois that have reportedly just announced they are closing their doors forever.

The richest man in Illinois alone is now more than 23 times wealthier than Taylor Swift.

If you're the type of person who prefers to shop with cash, then you'll want to know about some big changes that have silently begun to happen in the big retail stores.

There's a new most affordable city in Missouri and it's a bit of a surprise considering it's also known for other things including its rather spectacular waterfalls which are quite grand.

The cost of owning a dog in Missouri is likely higher than you'd ever dream over a lifetime.

Beware of any text you receive where a stranger appears polite and "nice". A new one is now making the rounds in Illinois where victims are receiving a link that includes many pleasantries, but it's sinister and will empty your bank account.

Wealth can be a subjective term. What is rich to one person might seem like a pittance to someone else. Do you actually know what Missouri's poverty level is? Do you know that you might be poor (by state standards) and not even know it?

The idea of 'living comfortably' is such a subjective thing. Income that is comfortable for one person might seem like poverty to another. However, there is a national average which is being used to compare Illinois towns and cities to decide which ones are the most comfortable in the state.

I have a proven track record of predicting things before they happen which has sadly not been documented. But, mark my words as of this day that the conniving state of Kansas will successfully steal the beloved Kansas City Chiefs from Missouri.