Vance Cariaga

Contributor

Vance previously worked as a reporter/editor with Investor's Business Daily, the Charlotte Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer and other publications. His debut novel, "Voodoo Hideaway," was published in 2021.

Education

B.A. in English, Appalachian State University

Accolades

Finalist, Green Eyeshade Awards for Business Journalism
2nd place, Writer's Digest 2019 Short Short Story Competition

Expertise in

Banking
Retirement
Investing

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People in the US Are Stressed About Their Finances — What About Other Countries?

Money might not look the same in different countries, but its impact is the same pretty much everywhere. No matter where you live, money can solve a lot of problems when you have it and leave you...

by Vance Cariaga

In Less Than a Decade You Won’t Be Able To Afford Homes In These 10 Midwest Zip Codes

Home prices in certain U.S. housing markets have risen so high so fast over the past few years that they are out of reach for all but the wealthiest Americans. Most of these markets involve...

by Vance Cariaga

5 Summer Expenses You Could Eliminate Now and Save Thousands of Dollars

Summer is the season of travel, fun in the sun, adventure -- and spending. Americans plan to spend an average of $1,600 on activities such as dining out and traveling from June through August...

by Vance Cariaga

10 States Where Residents Have the Highest Income Levels in the Country

Income disparity is a major problem in the United States, especially as the gap between the wealthiest and poorest Americans grows wider. Research from the Urban Institute found that in 1963, the...

by Vance Cariaga

5 Best States for Generating Passive Income Through Vacation Rentals

One of the best ways to build wealth is to buy a rental property and keeping it rented out on a consistent basis. Rental properties provide a steady source of passive income while also giving you an...

by Vance Cariaga

Selling a Home Costs More Than You Think: Average Cost for Sellers in Each State

Much of the focus on housing transactions centers on the buyer and how much they have to spend on their new home. On the seller's end, the main focus is on getting the right price and walking away...

by Vance Cariaga

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