Real Estate
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With Lifestyle Creep 'the Rule, Not the Exception,' Here's How Advisors Can Help
By Rob BurgessAs clients earn more, expenses often rise, erasing gains that could be put toward retirement planning.
July 21, 2026
12 Cheapest Metro Areas to Raise a Child: 2026In two of these areas, costs actually declined from a year ago, according to SmartAsset.
July 14, 2026
12 Most Expensive Metro Areas to Raise a Child: 2026Families in some locations, SmartAsset finds, face more than twice the financial burden borne by those living elsewhere.
July 13, 2026
12 Best States to Save for a Down PaymentWhile it takes longer in some states to save, SmartAsset reports, the time needed has actually fallen in others.
July 10, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer Is Already UnderwayAs more boomers choose to make lifetime gifts, the money is starting to flow to younger generations.
July 07, 2026
12 Worst States to Save for a Down PaymentIn some states, rising incomes have helped offset higher prices. In others, the path to homeownership has gotten longer.
July 01, 2026
Luxury Home Prices Rose Most in These 12 U.S. CitiesHigh prices and strong demand, Redfin reports, have made this a favorable moment for well-off homeowners to cash out.
June 23, 2026
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Case Study: Guiding a Military Widow Through Finances and TraumaAsset allocation and long-term financial structures aren't necessarily the immediate priority, planner Daniel M. Kopp says.