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Grocery prices continue to rise, but some cities see higher spikes than others
The USDA's food price outlook, based on Consumer Price Index and Producer Price Index data from this year and last, forecasts ...
A financial planner who has helped clients through 3 recessions explains why retirees shouldn't sell their investments, no matter how worried they are
A financial planner explains why investors who resist panicking are best positioned to capitalize on the eventual recovery in ...
I’m 81 with $240K in mutual funds, no debt and living in a condo I’ve fully paid for. But am I ready for a major financial downturn?
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Should you change your investment strategy based on Trump’s tariff policies? Here’s what 10 CFPs say
President Trump’s tariff plan includes at least a 10% blanket tariff on most major U.S. trading partners, fueling a ...
3 bank accounts rich people use to build wealth that are available to anyone
See how we rate investing products to write unbiased product reviews.Wealthy people use many accounts to build wealth, and three are widely available.They use retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s ...
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state
On that measure, Massachusetts has the highest threshold for middle-class salaries, overtaking New Jersey from last year’s rankings. A household there needs between $66,565 and $199,716 to be ...
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Study finds two Hudson Valley counties offer most bang for your paycheck's buck
Putnam County, located in the Hudson Valley, scored 85.28 on SmartAsset's paycheck-friendly index and has a purchasing power ...
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What $100k is worth in the largest U.S. cities in 2025
SmartAsset determined the value of $100,000 in 69 of the largest U.S. cities for 2025, after accounting for applicable taxes and local cost of living premiums.
Do you owe taxes on sports betting wins?
Beyond federal taxes, you might have state taxes on sports betting wins to worry about too. "Tax rates and reporting ...
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This Texas city is the happiest in the U.S.—over half of households earn over $100,000 a year
SmartAsset ranked cities across three categories — personal finance, wellbeing and quality of life — to determine the ...
This Bay Area city ranks most expensive in the U.S. to 'live comfortably'
That's the salary needed for a family of four to live "comfortably" in one Bay Area city that surpassed New York as being the ...
What does it cost to raise a child in Georgia? How it compares to other U.S. states
Study reveals that the average cost of raising a child in the U.S. is $22,850 per year for working parents. But what is the ...