The 25 Cheapest Cities to Live in the U.S.

Stepping Into Finfluence | Finfluencers: Can You Trust Their Advice? | The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Edition Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( February 2, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Finfluence]( Free advice is all over social media. But how do you separate the [self-interested hucksters]( from the ones that are informative and entertaining? It’s a good idea to use what you know about other scams and scammers to avoid falling under the influence of a great rich quick scheme. Kiplinger’s senior associate personal finance editor Kim Clark gives you a look into [the world of “finfluencers” and identifies red flags you should watch out for](. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. I welcome your questions and suggestions about this newsletter – you can reach me at d.levalley@futurenet.com [Vanguard vs. Fidelity vs. Schwab]( Who are you partnered with? 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