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The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Edition | Free (Or Cheap) Colleges for Retirees in Every State | Updated: The Best Stocks to Buy Under $10 Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( May 31, 2024 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Youtube]( [Instagram]( Kiplinger Today [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( [] Top Story [] [The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Edition]( [The 25 Cheapest Places to Live: U.S. Cities Edition]( (Getty Images) Take a look at our updated list of the cheapest places to live in America for city dwellers. Is [one of the most affordable places to live in the U.S.]( right for you? [] Retirement [] [Free (Or Cheap) Colleges for Retirees in Every State]( [Free (Or Cheap) Colleges for Retirees in Every State]( (Getty Images) Many choose to use their free time in retirement to learn a new skill, which may require returning to college. Retirees don’t have to be saddled with student loan debts, though. Consider [these affordable higher education options]( all across the United States. [Veterans: Buying a home? Check VA Savings]( With powerful benefits like $0 down payment and the lowest average interest rates on the market, Veterans can offset some of the upfront costs of homeownership. [See how much your benefits can save you](. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Hot Stocks [] [Updated: The Best Stocks to Buy Under $10]( [Updated: The Best Stocks to Buy Under $10]( (Getty Images) With the latest bull market well underway, many stocks are trading at much higher prices than they were a year ago. While this puts several popular names out of reach for the average retail investor, not all hope is lost. Another option is to [find high-quality cheap stocks](. [] Travel [] [Low-Cost Vacation Alternatives to Popular Places]( [Low-Cost Vacation Alternatives to Popular Places]( (Getty Images) If you're on a tight travel budget, you can still find great destinations. To make it easier for you, Kiplinger selected nine of the country's most popular — and priciest — travel destinations and found similar but more [affordable alternatives](. [] Planning a Move? [] [10 Big U.S. Cities With the Lowest Apartment Rents]( The housing market has cooled off a bit these days, but still, the average home price is substantially higher than a year ago. Rents have risen too but there are big U.S. cities that remain comparatively affordable for apartment dwellers. [Read More]( [Veterans: Unlock VA Homebuying Benefits]( The VA Loan is a powerful homebuying tool for Veterans and military families. [Talk with one of our experts]( to find out how to use your VA benefits to purchase a home in today's market. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Smart Spending [] [Amazon vs Walmart: Who Has the Cheapest Grocery Prices?]( Amazon handily beat Walmart for the lowest prices on food and consumables, a new study shows. In other categories, things tightened up. [Read More]( ABOUT KIPLINGER When we write about money, we get it right. So the decisions you make with your dollars are also right. Kiplinger is a trusted provider of unbiased financial advice, objective business and economic forecasts, and practical help to millions of business professionals, investors, and individuals seeking to make more profitable decisions with their money. Our [flagship publications]( include [Kiplinger Personal Finance]( magazine, [The Kiplinger Letter]( [The Kiplinger Tax Letter]( [Kiplinger Retirement Report]( and [Kiplinger Investing for Income.]( All are regarded as the leading publications in their respective fields. Every day, millions of readers rely on our [free e-newsletters]( for help on everything from getting the best rate on a mortgage or car loan, to managing their businesses in an uncertain world, avoiding an IRS audit, building wealth for a secure retirement, or investing wisely in any kind of market. Now it’s your turn to reap all the rewards Kiplinger has to offer. Visit [Kiplinger.com](, your gateway to all of the above and much more. Check in any time for our latest advice on how to make more money, and keep more of the money you make. Stay right on the money, with Kiplinger. [Kiplinger]( [Sign Up]( | [Print Publications]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:kiplingertoday@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( [Future]( Future US LLC © Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, 10036