Move Doubt: Saving Money Could Be As Easy As Moving Away

You're always thinking about saving money, right? Did you ever think that maybe moving could be your best bet? So this isn't to say that you should pick up and leave town just for the sake of doing so. If you're enjoying your wonderful job, your family is settled, and you're living comfortably on a salary and subsequent budget, there's no reason for you even to contemplate picking up and moving to another city or state. But what about the segment of the population that are living from paycheck to paycheck, aren't enamored with their place of employment and truthfully don't have much tying them to a particular location? That demographic might want to strongly consider packing up, picking up and heading somewhere that is deemed less expensive to live. Let's say you’re a struggling post-college student who always believed that living in New York City was your ticket to toppling your goals of becoming a famous actor or living the life of a wealthy socialite who made it big as a Wall Street trader. If that hasn't come to fruition and you're about out of your nest egg, think about jettisoning to a comparable place that might save you a few bucks without shattering your dream in the process. Take Conway, Arkansas for example. This is a youthful town that won't tear into your wallet to the point that you're having a hard time finding money for food, housing or any other rudimentary expenses. The average age of a person living in Conway is somewhere in the mid-20s, and most of the city resides well under the national average as far as the cost of living. There are also plenty of worthwhile and notable places to work, including the University of Central Arkansas and Hewlett Packard, along with marketing and research firms that hardly fall under the category of average employment. Conway is just one of many examples of cities that can't help but stand out when it comes to saving money. The idea that you have to live in a big city with plenty of people bustling and hustling along the streets and plenty of businesses and places to work to choose from is a bit of a misnomer. Granted, New York City, Chicago, Houston and other major cities afford you plenty of opportunity, but if you can't afford the simple act of paying rent or buying your next meal, then it's understandable if your dream is put on hold while you get a better handle on saving and spending money.