Hidden gems in America: 10 cities with affordable homes and great jobs
These hidden gems may not be top of mind when deciding where to move to next, but they should be.
6 min read
May 31, 2023
EXPERTISE
- Banking
- Investing
- Economy
- Student Loans
- Cryptocurrency
- Saving and Budgeting
- Debt Management
- Mortgages
- Taxes
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Strategic Communication, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A lack of understanding of money management strategies is a drag on the finances of Americans who can least afford it. I want to meet people of various income brackets where they are and empower them to make financial decisions that can help them advance.
— Alex Gailey
About the author
Alex Gailey is a journalist who weaves together data and narratives to help consumers better understand the important decisions that go into managing money effectively. When not playing with words and numbers, she enjoys traveling, cycling and playing fetch with her two dogs.
Experience
Alex previously worked for NextAdvisor in partnership with TIME Magazine, The Boston Globe, the Atlanta Business Chronicle and the Charlotte Business Journal. Her work has also appeared in Yahoo Finance, MSN, The Business Journals and elsewhere.
A lack of understanding of money management strategies is a drag on the finances of Americans who can least afford it. I want to meet people of various income brackets where they are and empower them to make financial decisions that can help them advance.
— Alex Gailey
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