Although Texas isn’t the first thing to come to mind when you think about people with lots of money, there really are a lot of wealthy people here. From oil money to sports and even huge franchises, there are some big names in Texas with even bigger pocketbooks.
They spoke with some frugal-living experts who have delved into this subject to find some of the items that you might consider purchasing at discount stores if you're watching your budget.
Also, it makes a difference WHERE you plan to retire when it comes to making sure you'll have enough to retire comfortably. Author Jake Arky gives information on all of the U.S. States in his story, which is fascinating to see. But of course, we wanted to zero in on Texas.