This is part of a series here at Ultimate Money Blog. I’m featuring fun money facts about all 50 states in America and why it is frugal to live in that particular state. Here are the states we’ve covered so far: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado is one of my favorite states in the U.S., if not my absolute favorite state. There are so many things that make it wonderful- the scenery, the people, and things to do. Why is it frugal to live in Colorado? Let’s find out. photo credit: Ed.ward -Colorado is know for its beautiful ski resorts.  There are are over 26 different ski resorts in Colorado.  No matter where you live in the state, there’s always skiing or snowboarding fairly close by.  No vacation needed!  For a discounted ski lift tickets, you can purchase a Colorado Pass, which allows you to ski at various ski resorts. photo credit: griffhome -Colorado’s natural beauty is free to enjoy through hiking, driving, and even cross country skiing.  There are so many different areas in Colorado to explore, and [...]

photo credit: Astig!! This is part of a series here at Ultimate Money Blog. I’m going to be featuring fun money facts about all 50 states in America and why it is frugal to live in that particular state. Here are the states we’ve covered so far: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas Why is is frugal to live in California? It’s not! Just kidding- certainly there are reasons it is frugal to live in California. Let’s find out why. -California has a range of vast outdoor activities; in fact you can swim, ski, and hike all in the same state! How cool is that? -If you’re obsessed with celebrities and your favorite past time is stalking celebrity houses, you can drive around Los Angeles and have entertainment for just the cost of gas. -The price of real estate in California has dropped significantly in the past couple years.  It’s still not cheap by any means, but it’s much more affordable than it has been in the past. -The weather in California is pretty mild all year round.  In the lower part [...]

photo credit: Adam K. Walker This is part of a series here at Ultimate Money Blog. I’m going to be featuring fun money facts about all 50 states in America and why it is frugal to live in that particular state. Here are the states we’ve covered so far: Alabama Alaska Arizona When I think of Arkansas, I think of banjos playing. No offense to anyone that lives there, it’s just the first thing that comes to mind. It’s President Bill Clinton’s home state, Ozark Mountains and Hot Springs National Park is located there, and the Duggars live in Tontitown.  What makes Arkansas a frugal state?  Let’s find out. photo credit: GollyGforce is slipping on learning curve…:( Economy In 2004, the average income per household was $35,295. Located in Bentonville, Arkansas are the Wal-mart headquarters. Many residents are employed by Wal-mart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt. All three companies are currently headquartered in the state. Arkansas is dubbed “The Natural State”, and draws many visitors in each year, making tourism a large part of Arkansas’ economy. The state’s agricultural production [...]