Moving

I don't think I'd ever be brave enough to leave Missouri for good. But, there are many that are making that choice and they're not just moving out of state. Some are moving to a foreign country and they're giving tips on the best places to land if that's something you're thinking about.

I was born and raised in Missouri and live there now. Normally I would recommend that anyone and everyone consider making it their home state, too. But, there are some people who really should pay attention to red flags that are a sign that Missouri is not meant for you.

I cannot say this about many topics in life, but I have become something of a moving expert. Thanks to my career, I've lived in just about every state in the country and that includes Illinois. Here are 5 cities I've learned you need to avoid like they're the plague if you decide Illinois is where you need to be.

It's very much in fashion to give Illinois a hard time these days and some of that grief is probably deserved. But, I would argue that there are at least 5 types of people who would legit really love living in the Land of Lincoln and I'm not even being snarky about this.

I am in a state of disbelief about a completely different kind of state. It's the one that a new report says is the one people are moving to the most and it's a Missouri neighbor that truly shocked me and maybe it will you, too.

Trends are a funny thing. One moment you're popular and the next you're not. When it comes to people choosing to move, it appears Missouri is becoming way less popular based on brand new data from movers.

It's no secret that when Californians decide to flee the Golden State, many are choosing Illinois as a destination. Those that are leaving the west coast need to be aware that starting a new life in Illinois may not be what they're expecting.

It's a fact that many are choosing to leave Chicago for one reason or another. When you have a population as large as the Windy City, it's inevitable you'll see a lot of people who relocate. There's a new survey that names the top 5 cities they're choosing to move to when Chicago is no longer where they want to call home.

In the past year, more than 20,000 California residents made the decision to move to Illinois. Now, because of an issue with water, there could be even more beginning in 2024.

I was born in Missouri, but have lived in Illinois many times in my life. I have enough experience in the Land of Lincoln to have a pretty good idea of the type of people who will enjoy the state and which ones won't. Here are 5 types I'm shocked didn't leave Illinois years ago.