Economic Trends
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15 U.S. Cities Where a $100K Salary Goes Furthest
By Michael S. FischerHere are the cities where a six-figure salary has the most purchasing power, according to SmartAsset.
March 21, 2023
10 Sobering Stats on Retirement Planning in 2023New research from Fidelity shows market volatility and workforce disruptions have dented retirement readiness.
March 21, 2023
Pandemic-Era Debt Weakened Retirement ReadinessA new paper finds a correlation between short-term debt problems and preparedness for retirement.
March 17, 2023
Social Security COLA Below 3% Looks Likely for 2024A 0% COLA is possible if inflation continues to ease, says Mary Johnson of The Senior Citizens League.
March 17, 2023
Jeremy Siegel: SVB Collapse Will 'Knock Some Sense' Into Fed Chair"I don't think this market's going down much further," the economist said.
March 17, 2023
Building Retirement Income Requires More Than Monte Carlo WizardryWhile they can be useful, Monte Carlo analyses don't factor in the psychological aspects of retirement income planning.
March 17, 2023
Here's the Salary Needed to Live in the 12 Most Expensive U.S. Metro AreasLiving comfortably might cost more than you think in these areas.
March 16, 2023
Derivatives Collateral Calls Could Affect Life and Annuity Issuers: Moody'sWhen rates rise, companies may have to feed cash into hedging programs.