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Wallet WatchSee what $2,500 in rent gets you on Long Island

Cheaper apartments are often illegal or simply aren't listed, agents say. That means competition to find a "gem" is hot.

Wallet WatchLI drivers could see insurance rates dip by 10% under new reforms

Gov. Kathy Hochul's office has touted the auto insurance reforms as part of a broader affordability push in her recently passed budget.

Wallet WatchMortgage rates climb again for LI homebuyers, hitting 9-month high

The average 30-year mortgage rate climbed to 6.53%, adding pressure to Long Island buyers already navigating high prices, low inventory and bidding wars.

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Wallet WatchAffordable housing on LI is hard to find. Here's what renters need to know.

Renters searching for help must navigate a fragmented system all while demand far outpaces supply. Here's how the lottery system works.

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Wallet WatchA $2G kids party. $8G for youth sports. Why LI parents feel pressure to overspend.

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LI grocer cuts prices as it seeks to lure more inflation-weary customers

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Wallet WatchHow LIers can avoid side hustle mistakes

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