Real Estate
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Top 12 States Where Americans Are Thriving Financially
By Michael S. FischerSmartAsset looked at factors like income, employment, debt and SNAP use.
May 12, 2026
10 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets: 2026In these locales, a Zillow report finds, demand for homes outstrips the number of homes for sale.
May 06, 2026
Oppenheimer in Hot Water for Miscategorizing CMOs: FINRAThe firm was fined $250,000 for identifying securities from private entities as government agency bonds.
May 01, 2026
Tax and Retirement Issues to Watch for in 'Gray Divorce'For advisors, retirement accounts, home sale exclusions and Social Security benefits are all worth considering.
May 01, 2026
Americans' 9 Biggest Financial Worries: GallupConcerns about costs far outpace all other fiscal challenges, the annual Economy and Personal Finance survey finds.
April 20, 2026
12 U.S. Cities Where Home Values Fell Most in a YearPrices fell in 70% of big cities between 2025 and 2026, SmartAsset finds.
April 15, 2026
12 U.S. Cities Where Home Values Rose Most in a YearBetween February 2025 and 2026, prices rose in some markets and fell in others, SmartAsset finds.
April 10, 2026
12 Cities Where a $100,000 Salary Buys the MostThe real purchasing power of a six-figure income, SmartAsset research finds, depends largely on location and lifestyle.