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  Best & Worst Cities for Men
  Where the affordable homes are
    Our fifth annual survey of U.S. cities reveals the most healthy and least healthy cities to live in.  22 Dec
 
 
    Forget the big coastal cities. But if you don't mind a long commute, can telecommute, or work in smaller cities, you'll find lots of great buys.  15 Dec
 
 
  Dodging the tax man in retirement
  How much house for $300,000?
    Looking for a tax haven? Some states have no income tax, others no sales tax. But choose carefully, because they all try to get you one way or another.  7 Dec
 
 
    See how the rest of the country lives. MSN went house shopping in 14 metro areas and found everything from cozy one-bedroom condos to massive mansions.  30 Nov
 
 
  10 to Know: Top Cities for Holiday Shopping   Best Places for Outdoor Activities
    This holiday season, forget about giving the same old stuff from the mall. Bring back treats from your travels and give friends and family a gift they’ll treasure. Whether you’re a credit-card junkie or a penny-pinching miser, there’s something about being on vacation that brings out the browser in everyone.  29 Nov
 
 
    Love the outdoors? Can't wait for the next chance to go sailing on the lake or hiking in the mountains? Don't suffer through the long wait until the next vacation. Move to a town where your favorite outdoor activities are just minutes away all the time!  5 Oct
 
 
  The 20 most expensive cities for renters   The next hot housing markets
    With a weaker jobs picture and cheap mortgages inspiring home purchases, the rental market's been in a slump. In some places, though, you'd never know it. $17,000 a month for a two-bedroom?  29Sep
 
    Average prices nationwide are soaring, but for every San Diego, there’s a Tucson – sunny, relatively cheap and growing fast.  22Sep
 
  Top Ten Foliage Spots   Best Places for Seniors
    From Boston to Portland, plan your fall getaway with restaurants, hotels and beautiful spots to see seasonal color.  19Sep
 
    A new study from Sperling's BestPlaces identifies those places that do the best job of caring for its elderly population. The "Best Cities for Seniors" study examined the state of senior care in the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States.  13Sep
 
  Best Places to Live 2005  

Best Places to Retire

     MONEY magazine and CNN/Money spent months looking for Great American Towns -- where you would want to raise your children and celebrate life's milestones. Starting with more than 1,300 cities, they settled on 10 winners.  14July
 
      These are the areas where the retirees of tomorrow -- people in their 40s and 50s -- are flocking today.   14July
 
  Best Running Cities   Hot and Cold Home Markets
  Great races. Awe-inspiring routes. Passionate runners. These 25 cities deliver all that and more.  10July
 
 These real estate markets are the extremes: the fastest growing and the slowest.  1July
 
  Healthiest Cities in America   The Unhealthiest Cities in America
 California shines with healthiest cities. The study is the first-ever comprehensive "health report card" of U.S. cities to be based on key factors of health status, nutrition and exercise, mental health and life balance that can contribute to overall well-being.  14June
 
 Three Ohio cities and the Big Apple all land in the unhealthiest ten cities. The homes of beignets, barbecue and chili are among the worst. 14June
 
  10 Most Expensive Places to Drive   Housing Market Sizzles
  California might have the most expensive gas, but cities in the South rate as the priciest places to drive, thanks to high commute costs brought on by suburban sprawl.  6 June
 
    Feds report another quarter of double-digit gains. See how prices in your city compare with places like Las Vegas -- where prices are up 33% in just a year.  3 June
 
  Your ZIP code matters more than your 401(k)   The Most Expensive ZIPs
Where you buy and own a house can mean the difference between retiring rich and just getting by. Here's how homeownership -- in the right states -- is trumping 401(k) savings. 17May
 
    What's in a ZIP code? In this case, some of the priciest real estate in the country. From Atherton to Santa Barbara, California dominates the list -- though Beverly Hills 90210 is only number 15. 13May
 
  Is Your Town Down?   Best and Worst Cities for Credit Scores
 Which towns stand in the face of depression. Which towns received an A+. 26Apr
 
Of 20 metro areas surveyed, Minneapolis and Boston fly high while Dallas and Houston lag. How does your city of choice stack up? 20Apr
 
  20 Best Walking Cities   2004's Best of Worst Cities
Exercise is a way of life for people in these towns and cities. 15Apr2006
 

 
    From the air quality to the chance of heart disease, find out where to move to or move from. 9Dec
 
  Think your city is best? See the latest rankings    Best Performing Cities: Where jobs are being created 
  The latest issue of 'Cities Ranked and Rated' is just out. 'Today' talked to the authors about what makes a metropolis great (or bad). 30Nov     Want to know why President Bush won Florida? Political pundits might want to look at the Milken Institute's 2004 Best Performing Cities Index, the annual survey of where jobs are being created in America. 30Nov
 
  U.S. Cities: How Americans Rate Their Safety   Where the Jobs -- and Paychecks Are
    Looking for the safest U.S. cities for your next home or vacation? This is an article from WebMD and MSN.     Most places in the U.S. are at last reporting growing employment, as well as rising pay, but your chances for landing a job with a fat salary vary widely.
 
  Homes: Hot markets get hotter
     Home prices rallied in the first quarter; record number of areas had growth of more than 10%.  26May2005
 
     
  Best Towns and Cities  

Child Magazine - The 10 cities for families. Child ranks the top spots for families to call home.
CNN - Money Magazine's Hottest towns whether you like big cities or small towns.
CityRating - Find the best places to live in the USA and discover fabulous cities to retire or raise a family in America.
Entrepreneur - Entrepreneur and Dun & Bradstreet's annual guide to the Best Cities for Entrepreneurs.
FindYourSpot - Compare the best cities and small towns with free colorful reports.
Forbes - Best small places by state
Frommer's - The best small towns and villages
Ladies Home Journal - Best cities for women in 2002
Men's Journal - The 50 best places to live.
Sperling's Best Places - The ultimate resource for relocation, recreation and retirement.

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