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REVEALED: The city which has seen house prices grow the fastest in the last century - 3 times more quickly than San Francisco and NYC

New data shows the city where housing prices are now 17 times higher than they were 100 years ago. The rate - adjusted for inflation - dwarfs every other major city including San Francisco, Boston, New York City and Los Angeles (all pictured above). The California city saw homes appreciate a whopping 1,572 percent from 1890 to 2006 when adjusted for inflation, according to a research tool created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. Home prices in San Francisco, routinely ranked as one of most expensive cities in the country to live in, only went 5.6 times higher.

Tesla profits plunge staggering 45% as Americans pump the brakes on EVs - but promise of surprising new model set to boost sales

Tesla's profits dropped 45 percent in the second quarter of the year as American's demand for electric vehicles slows.

How much you REALLY need to earn to be considered middle-class in America's 20 largest cities

Take San Francisco, for instance, where an annual household income of about $85,000 is required, according to the 2022 Census.

The IRS lost 55 hours of work per customer service representative this filing season due to its 'inefficient' systems, DailyMail.com analysis can reveal.

Astonishing reason only a third of callers get through to the IRS

$65,000 might seem like an arbitrary price cap for a list of excellent performance cars, but look it's a sweet spot for some of today's most compelling performance offerings.

America's best performance cars for less than $65,000

The price of housing, availability of schools and hospitals, access to green space are all factors that make a city 'livable.'

Ranked: The 10 most livable cities in the US

An idyllic Oregon town has banned dollar stores following backlash around the opening of a Dollar General store in the county.

Idyllic Oregon town BANS dollar stores

Astonishing reason only a third of callers get through to the IRS

America's best performance cars for less than $65,000

Ranked: The 10 most livable cities in the US

Idyllic Oregon town BANS dollar stores

Astonishing reason only a third of callers get through to the IRS

America's best performance cars for less than $65,000

Ranked: The 10 most livable cities in the US

Idyllic Oregon town BANS dollar stores

Two historic 1930s movie theaters 30 yards apart both shut this week - but A-listers Steven Spielberg and Bradley Cooper are lining up to save one

Two iconic movie theaters are set to close later this week. They have become film industry landmarks and recently featured in a Quentin Tarantino movie.

More than 140 Pizza Hut restaurants at risk as franchise owner files for bankruptcy

More than 140 Pizza Hut restaurants are at risk after the franchisee that runs them filed for bankruptcy.

House prices are about to plummet by 20% in these pandemic boomtowns

House prices boomed across the country during the pandemic but some of these hotspots will see a dramatic drop in valuations, an expert has warned. In particular, the housing market in the South is in a 'bubble' set to burst, according to real estate analyst Nick Gerli. Gerli, CEO of analytics firm Reventure, predicts they could see prices drop as much as 20 percent over the next few years, with a 15 percent fall in the next year alone.

I was a car dealer for 15 years - here are the tricks you need to watch out for

A former car dealer has revealed the tips and tricks to look out for when buying your next car.

The basic 401(K) mistake costing savers tens of thousands of dollars

Americans are missing out on investment gains by accidentally taking their retirement savings out of the stock market after switching jobs, experts warn.

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RETIREMENT & TAXES

America's 10 most affordable retirement-friendly beach towns - with SIX in one state

New research has revealed the top ten most affordable beach towns for retirees - and six of them are in the Sunshine State. In order to pinpoint the best - and cheapest - coastal spots for people to spend their golden years, Realtor.com analyzed Census data to find areas with a large share of residents over the age of 55. Researchers then considered listing data from May to find places where properties sell for a low price per square foot.

America's fastest-growing retirement hotspots - and none are in Florida

Retired Darius McLintock is clear why life is fantastic in Mesa: Crime is low, hospitals excellent, housing is cheap and it hardly ever rains.

Rules on inheriting a 401(K) have been revamped - everything you need to know

Constantly changing rules mean that many people are confused about what is required of them if they inherit a 401(K) or an IRA.

Astonishing reason only a third of callers get through to IRS revealed in bombshell report exposing agency's failings

The IRS lost 55 hours of work per customer service representative this filing season due to its 'inefficient' systems, DailyMail.com analysis can reveal.

The unfair rules that mean one home in Georgia owes $8 in property taxes and another of the same value owes $3,326

Property taxes are notoriously variable by state and even county, but some local quirks can put newer homeowners at a much greater disadvantage.

EXCLUSIVESister reveals how her brother's ex-girlfriend is getting his $250,000 life insurance payout - in heartbreaking cautionary tale which should serve as a warning to ALL Americans

Dave passed away on December 31, 2023. He did not have a will and had not gotten around to updating his life insurance policy, which still had his ex-girlfriend listed as primary beneficiary.

PROPERTY & MORTGAGES

America's fastest-growing city has two things everyone wants

America's fastest growing city has two things everyone wants, according to its mayor. Celina, Texas, is the fastest growing city in the US. Located around 40 miles north of Dallas, it saw its population surge over 25 percent between July 2022 and July 2023. Despite its growth, the city has still kept its small town spirit, according to its mayor Ryan Tubbs.

Nurse shocked to find family home of 17 years sold behind her back - due to mysterious 'zombie mortgage' loophole that could affect vast numbers of Americans

So-called 'zombie mortgages' are coming back to life across the US as home prices rise, experts are warning.

The 10 most livable cities in the US ranked

The price of housing, availability of schools and hospitals, access to green space are all factors that make a city 'livable.'

Inside the tiny Northeastern state where five of America's hottest housing markets are hiding

One tiny northeastern state boasts five of the hottest property markets this summer.

The strange reasons homeowners in a small rural Midwestern town pay more insurance than those in areas ravaged by wildfires, floods and hurricanes

A small rural town in Oklahoma has the unfortunate distinction of being the most expensive place to insure a home in the country.

Tiny rural idyll is transformed into buzzing boomtown where jobs market 'is going nuts' - but some locals are now furious at farmers for selling out: 'They hate us'

Rural towns across America are being transformed into centers for large scale retailers like Amazon and Walmart to ship their massive inventories of products.

BANKING, SAVINGS & CREDIT CARDS

You can get $300 of 'free' money from banks - here's how to get the cash

Banks are offering $300 of 'free' money - here's how to get the cash

A handful of national banks are offering hundreds of dollars in cash bonuses for simply opening new accounts. Banks are keen to entice as many customers as possible to park their money with them and avoid customers moving to higher yielding accounts or money market funds in a period of elevated interest rates. As such, competition for retail bankers is heating up and banks are prepared to offer a decent bribe.

Billionaire investor issues stark warning about future of the stock market

Hedge fund manager Mark Spitznagel, a billionaire investor known for betting on market volatility, warned that the current 'Goldilocks period' in the US economy will not last long.

Savvy Americans have found a cunning way to build points with a rewards credit card

Wells Fargo and startup Bilt launched the Bilt Mastercard in 2022, a rewards credit card that attracted over one million new accounts in its first 18 months.

BUDGETING: HOW TO SPEND IT & HOW TO SAVE IT

The three reasons Bernie Madoff was able to pull off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history - and how you can avoid falling victim to the next one

He is America's most notorious financial fraudster, who managed to scam investors out of approximately $68 billion. But just how did Bernie Madoff manage to pull off the biggest Ponzi scheme in history? Longtime financial investigative journalist Richard Behar grapples with this question in his new book 'Madoff: The Final Word', which offers extraordinary access into the mind and motives of the financial world's most famous conman.

McDonald's confirms change to its $5 meal deal

McDonald's $5 value meal is getting an update at most of the chain's 14,000 restaurants

New owners for Red Lobster revealed - as it emerges the debt-ridden chain owes $21 million for shrimp alone

Bankrupt Red Lobster announced its new owners Monday, while also letting it slip that it may owe its parent company an eye-watering amount for millions of pounds of shrimp.

Billionaire In-N-Out heiress issues rare comment over claims chain has secret menu

The billionaire heiress of In-N-Out appears to have poured cold water on a viral claim about the chain's supposed 'secret menu.'

Idyllic town BANS dollar stores amid Dollar General's push to open more locations in the area

An idyllic Oregon town has banned dollar stores following backlash around the opening of a Dollar General store in the county.

Costco shoppers furious after membership fee hiked for first time since 2017

Costco has increased its membership fee for the first time in seven years - rising to $120 a year for the top level.

Iconic Las Vegas hotel that changed the face of Sin City shuts for good as last guests check out

After a farewell party Wednesday afternoon, the doors at the iconic tropical island-themed hotel and casino will shut for good.

CARS & ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Outrage over plans to axe 'America's cheapest car' which costs just $17K - with country's 'worst-driven' vehicle also set to be pulled

The vehicle has been a mainstay on America's roads for budget-conscious motorists, but the manufacturer is set to axe them as it makes an aggressive push towards electric cars.

Think gas cars are better than EVs? Expert explains why you are wrong

Americans might be concerned about the price of an EV or they may envision the car running out of battery without a charging point nearby. But how many of these fears are justified?

Minnesota woman is denied car insurance by State Farm because of critical design error in the make and model of her car

Minnesota woman Erin Walters said she was denied car insurance because of the specific make and model she owns. A design flaw makes it easy it to get stolen, making it uninsurable.

Crooks are posing ANOTHER threat to EV take-up in America

Thieves are targeting charging stations and stealing the cables, which can disable entire stations, forcing owners to search desperately for another working charger.

TRAVEL

America's most affordable travel destinations this summer revealed - including the Southern city usually used as a layover stop

Vacationers are ready to travel this summer, and some are hoping to visit nice, affordable locations. Nearly 82 percent of Americans plan to travel this summer and 42 percent of them will be taking more than one trip, according to WalletHub. Some US destinations are more affordable than others, and WalletHub proved it by analyzing 100 of the largest metro areas around 41 key indicators.